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AP53 HKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,239 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis under panel at radiator (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,865 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind offside rear

Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,317 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,580 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f spot light lense cracked

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 20 Aug 2011 31,580 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f spot light lense cracked

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,974 miles

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

o/s/f inboardgaitor split

slight play rack ends

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,974 miles

o/s/f inboardgaitor split

slight play rack ends

Pass 24 Aug 2009 4,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,246 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,585 miles

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 HKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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