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AV53 ZHW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZHW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 160,015 miles

HIGH MILEAGE DIFFERENCE DUE TO DASH CLUSTER CHANGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

coil spring corroded NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,699 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,749 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 73,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,632 miles

Offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,448 miles

engine and undertrays fitted.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,441 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine and untertrays fitted.

offside front wiper blade hitting trim

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 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

AV53 ZHW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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