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AV53 PYP

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,667 mi
Last recorded46,667 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PYP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,396 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front ABS wire hanging loose as the retaining clip is damaged

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp is opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp is opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front ABS wire hanging loose as the retaining clip is damaged

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,428 miles

Front Both front headlamps opaque

Offside Front Door mirror held on with gaffer tape

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle damaged, but operates (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 24,556 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 21,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 14,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 7,853 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 7,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,703 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,423 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,313 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 58,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s/r brake binding slightly .

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

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 PYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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