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AV53 EFZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear laterail bar corroded and damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,201 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear laterail bar corroded and damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

rear sound bar corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,465 miles

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

rea brake disks getting in a poor condition

rear sound bar corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,465 miles

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

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

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

rea brake disks getting in a poor condition

rear sound bar corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,279 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ofside front a b s ring cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2010 64,279 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ofside front a b s ring cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,360 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front a b s ring cracked

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 50,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,488 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 36,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 EFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV53 EFZ, 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 AV53 EFZ registered?

AV53 EFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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