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AU53 UFP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,926 mi
Last recorded183,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UFP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 183,926 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 183,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 170,761 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rigid brake pipes/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front fog light lens/broken

Pass 15 Sep 2021 151,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 151,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall.

rear cross member corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,921 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,557 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 61,557 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,503 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,470 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,783 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

rear pads very thin

Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,772 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads thin

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

rear pads very thin

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,060 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,632 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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AU53 UFP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 UFP, 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 AU53 UFP registered?

AU53 UFP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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