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AV53 EDU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EDU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,034 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 119,034 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,565 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly perished

slight twist to nearside front brake hose

Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly perished

slight twist to nearside front brake hose

Pass 10 May 2016 114,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,273 miles

Oil leak

n/s front fog lamp is not working

n/s front wheel is damaged

o/s rear tyre is perished

panel damage

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,271 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s front fog lamp is not working

n/s front wheel is damaged

o/s rear tyre is perished

panel damage

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,620 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/60/16

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,545 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,617 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,912 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs starting to rust

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly worn and braking effort lags

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,368 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,405 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,979 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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AV53 EDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV53 EDU, 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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AV53 EDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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