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AV53 EPP

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,105 mi
Last recorded41,105 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EPP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 41,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017
Fail 18 Mar 2017

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,533 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

both front wiper blades split

both rear disc brakes slightly rusty

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

rear wiper blade smears screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,028 miles

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

nearside track rod has play in joint

Fail 4 Oct 2012 6,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside track rod has play in joint

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s and n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,685 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,272 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,724 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate †cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 EPP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

AV53 EPP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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