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AP53 FXE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,754 mi
Last recorded27,754 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,754 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

diff bearings noisey

Fail 9 Oct 2017 27,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

diff bearings noisey

Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,991 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 14,788 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)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working? (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 8,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 3,089 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 3,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,090 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f indicators fading to white

o/s/r indicator fading to white

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,950 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,950 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,996 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,164 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,931 miles

engine cover fitted rstricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

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 FXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

AP53 FXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AP53 FXE safe to buy?

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