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OY53 AEV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,532 mi
Last recorded50,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AEV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,532 miles

nearside rack arm has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rack arm has slight play

offside rear light is showing white light to the rear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,879 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,438 miles

offside track rod end rubber splitting,nearside steering arm balljoint slight play,coolant level low

Fail 22 Sep 2012 33,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside track rod end rubber splitting,nearside steering arm balljoint slight play,coolant level low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,656 miles

discs corroded slightly,both front shocker top mounts bit noisey on lock to lock

offside lower balljoint slight play,nearside rack rod inner joint slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2011 29,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs corroded slightly,both front shocker top mounts bit noisey on lock to lock

offside lower balljoint slight play,nearside rack rod inner joint slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,718 miles

damage to bodywork and temp repair

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,234 miles

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

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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OY53 AEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY53 AEV, 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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OY53 AEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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