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AP53 HKW

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HKW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,122 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,938 miles

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

Play in inner steering arms

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in inner steering arms

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 50,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 38,728 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 May 2013 27,932 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,527 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 13,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 13,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 10,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 10,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,844 miles

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads very low

Fail 6 Dec 2008 31,844 miles

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

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

front brake pads very low

offside front tyre on legal limit on edges

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,479 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2006 18,837 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 HKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

AP53 HKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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