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EF53 AUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 AUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,655 miles

N/S/Rear arch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front mirror has been secured on with a cable tie

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,649 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/Rear arch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front mirror has been secured on with a cable tie

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 45,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 38,246 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,789 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,789 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 9,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,525 miles

N/S/R lamp un it damaged

O/S/R lamp unit damaged

Vehicle just passed emissions this year (see print)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R lamp un it damaged

O/S/R lamp unit damaged

Vehicle just passed emissions this year (see print)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,719 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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EF53 AUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF53 AUW, 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 EF53 AUW registered?

EF53 AUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EF53 AUW safe to buy?

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