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AV03 DZE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DZE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 123,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,944 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2008 109,118 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,822 miles

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

n/s/r rear tyre slight splitting to outside wall

Fail 11 Oct 2007 92,822 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

n/s/r rear tyre slight splitting to outside wall

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,912 miles

rear wiper blade rubber dettached.

uneven wear nearside rear tyre, inner and outer edges almost void of tread.

Fail 5 May 2006 80,896 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 DZE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZE, 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 AV03 DZE registered?

AV03 DZE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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