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AV53 ERK

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,267 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,299 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,106 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,799 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,649 miles

O/S/F wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,621 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,523 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty, perfomance good

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,523 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty, perfomance good

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,330 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 29,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ERK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

AV53 ERK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ERK shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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