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AV53 ZHR

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,951 mi
Last recorded33,951 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,951 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 33,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 19,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,552 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

wear/play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

wear/play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,119 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt worn,has timing belt been replaced at 5 years old?.

o/s front steering inner knuckle slight play

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,265 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm knuckle

Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,203 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,846 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 ZHR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

AV53 ZHR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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