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AP53 HJE

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HJE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,150 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside front shock damp

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear in both front inner steering rack ends

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,964 miles

front brake pads worn thin

slight play in offside front inner steering rack end

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,175 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack end slight wear

Offside Inner rack end slight wear

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jun 2014 31,495 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 23,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 8,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,225 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,789 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,789 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,404 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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AP53 HJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

AP53 HJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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