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AV53 EKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,902 mi
Last recorded52,902 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has severe cracking around outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,973 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,931 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,062 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,507 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,488 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,252 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,694 miles

rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 32,694 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,279 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,222 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,215 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 EKJ 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 63.2%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

AV53 EKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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