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VN52 AEW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,755 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,415 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front seat belts slightly slow to retract

underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 124,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front seat belts slightly slow to retract

underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,750 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,318 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,568 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,568 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/front brake binding

o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/front brake binding

o/s/front tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot release button loose in the handle

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside shoulders

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

boot release button loose in the handle

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside shoulders

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,030 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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VN52 AEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN52 AEW, 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 VN52 AEW registered?

VN52 AEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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