MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
o/s/f top suspension mount slightly rough
rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn
slight play in n/s and o/s steering
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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