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AP53 HJN

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HJN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,276 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2016 101,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine cover

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,004 miles

Centre Front Lower undercover with tray

Centre Front Oil leak

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,984 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,322 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,145 miles

o/s/f top suspension mount slightly rough

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

slight play in n/s and o/s steering

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,145 miles

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

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

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

n/s indicators show white light

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f top suspension mount slightly rough

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

slight play in n/s and o/s steering

Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,465 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 58,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 52,795 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play n/s/f o/s/f inner steering arms

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,924 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 27,924 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,083 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,431 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 24,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 HJN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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