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AV53 NLD

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NLD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 33,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,090 miles

N/S front slight play end of rack

Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,154 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)

n/s front inner rack joint has slight play

noise on o/s rear brake

Fail 9 Dec 2013 11,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

n/s front inner rack joint has slight play

noise on o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2012
Fail 12 Jun 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,576 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,206 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 55,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,146 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,315 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,695 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 NLD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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