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AP53 FLE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,744 mi
Last recorded36,744 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FLE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,744 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner rack - end has slight free play

rear brake pipes greased

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 20 Nov 2018 33,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner rack - end has slight free play

rear brake pipes greased

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,412 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner rack-end has slight free play

Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,840 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 23,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,768 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 18 Nov 2015 18,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean

Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 11,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 11,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 6,050 miles

front and rear brake pads very close to manufacturers minimum limit

front brake discs 0.3mm from manufacturers minimum limit

rear brake discs below manufacturers minimum limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 6,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads very close to manufacturers minimum limit

front brake discs 0.3mm from manufacturers minimum limit

rear brake discs below manufacturers minimum limit

Pass 7 Dec 2011 2,219 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 2,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,774 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,774 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,726 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,891 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 FLE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLE, 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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What year was AP53 FLE registered?

AP53 FLE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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