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AP53 DVU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 23,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 20,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps are becoming foggy.

centre exhaust hanger split.

clutch has a high biting point.

coolant level near to minimum.

drivers door brake slightly stiff and noisy.

front wipers starting to smear, rear blade unserviceable.

n/s/f arch liner not fully secure.

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges.

oil misting noticed around engine.

rear o/s seatbelt slow to retract when at shorter distances.

service displayed on dash.

slight play inner rack joint/s.

undertray partially broken.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,572 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 13,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 6,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 6,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,234 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,960 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AP53 DVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 DVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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