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RN52 AUC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,318 mi
Last recorded125,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AUC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,318 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,671 miles

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

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

rear propshaft coupling worn

Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear propshaft coupling worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,808 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 96,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,182 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,248 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack boot perrishing

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 23 Jan 2012 86,248 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering rack boot perrishing

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,350 miles

alot of play in n/s/f steering end

n/s/f steering rack boot

passengers wiper bade split

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 5 Feb 2011 78,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

alot of play in n/s/f steering end

n/s/f steering rack boot

passengers wiper bade split

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,436 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Large nail in offside rear tyre tread.

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

Rear tyre treads starting to get low.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,643 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake discs coroded

slight play to track rod end

Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake discs coroded

slight play to track rod end

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,706 miles

all four disc worn

oil leak

screen stone chipped

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,706 miles

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

all four disc worn

oil leak

screen stone chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,838 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,838 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

All discs worn

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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RN52 AUC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RN52 AUC, 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 RN52 AUC registered?

RN52 AUC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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