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AV03 DLY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,104 mi
Last recorded131,104 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DLY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and o/s/f to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 126,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,761 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,620 miles

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

Front brakes slight bind

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brakes slight bind

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheels slight brake bind

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear tyre perished

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,162 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,633 miles

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

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered structural

unable too fully assess brake pipes over near side rear exhaust shield

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

off side front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered structural

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered structural

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,721 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered structural

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered as structural

Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,368 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered as structural

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,078 miles

near side rear tyre slightly cracked

off side rear tyre perished and deeply cracked on inner edge

rear lateral crossbar corroded and holed, not considered as part of vehicle structure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,835 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes rubbing slightly

rear leteral cross bar corroded and weakened, not considered supportive or structural.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes rubbing slightly

rear leteral cross bar corroded and weakened, not considered supportive or structural.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,382 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,382 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,298 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,788 miles

Clicking noise from nearside front brake when †applied.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,845 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AV03 DLY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AV03 DLY, 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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AV03 DLY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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