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RA53 AMU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,763 mi
Last recorded69,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,575 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,461 miles

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,736 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 26,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit of tread

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 1,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,280 miles

off side front tyre 1.6mm.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 42,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front tyre 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,922 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 21,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,276 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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RA53 AMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 RA53 AMU, 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 RA53 AMU registered?

RA53 AMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is RA53 AMU safe to buy?

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