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AP53 FXC

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,027 miles

both the nearside and offside rear 3 point seatbelts have childseats in place

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

initially the offside rear handbrake is not fully releasing. This is causing slight binding of the brakes. Suspect a fault in the brake caliper

nearside rear door outer trim is damaged but not presenting a sharp edge

nearside rear tyre is wearing more on its outer edge

offside rear tyre valve cap is currently missing

slight movement in both ends of the steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 20,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 12,626 miles

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

Slight play in offside track control arm.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 12,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in offside track control arm.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 4,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 4,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,424 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear pads 70% worn

Fail 21 Dec 2009 54,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,299 miles

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

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

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

number plates starting to deteriate

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre 3mm n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

AP53 FXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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