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RA53 AOV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,628 mi
Last recorded46,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AOV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,628 miles

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

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

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,639 miles

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

nearside steering arm slight play

rear brake pads noisey

Fail 11 Dec 2012 21,639 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside steering arm slight play

rear brake pads noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,973 miles

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 18,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,490 miles

O/S/F TYRE;CUTS AND LOW OUTER TREADS.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 14,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE;CUTS AND LOW OUTER TREADS.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,059 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread.

front pads getting low,discs lipped.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread.

front pads getting low,discs lipped.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 5,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 2,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,705 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 AOV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RA53 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

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

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