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AU53 WXG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,923 mi
Last recorded118,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 118,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint do not drive (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play advise do not drive (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp dull slight misting

advise clutch pedal bent

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,357 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,646 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

offside rear tyre cracked on shoulders

Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

offside rear tyre cracked on shoulders

Pass 13 May 2013 102,218 miles

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

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

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

front fog lights not working

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 May 2012 98,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre underinflated.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 81,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,939 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 71,405 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 50,033 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 37,403 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroding

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 WXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

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

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