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AX03 DFY

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in steering rack joints

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,727 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,512 miles

--- ADVISE REPLACE FRONT NUMBER PLATE ---

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,436 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn and scored

slight play in steering rack near side

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear belts and nearside front.

Pass 18 May 2007 50,024 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 44,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,187 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AX03 DFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX03 DFY, 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 AX03 DFY registered?

AX03 DFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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