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VN53 ACZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,774 mi
Last recorded39,774 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ACZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 39,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,112 miles

front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 30,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,184 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play also known as inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,183 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 15,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted

Near side rear tyre worn on the outside edge

Slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 5 Jan 2016 15,567 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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted

Near side rear tyre worn on the outside edge

Slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,929 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 6,929 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 623 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,085 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

water hoses gone soft comtamination from fuel

Fail 21 Dec 2012 74,015 miles

Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

water hoses gone soft comtamination from fuel

Pass 31 Dec 2011 70,473 miles

Rear brake discs lipped and pitted

Steering has slight play in nearside rack arm

Strong smell of diesel from engine bay

Fail 30 Dec 2011 70,473 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs lipped and pitted

Steering has slight play in nearside rack arm

Strong smell of diesel from engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n/s steering arm.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,559 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 15 Nov 2007 32,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,518 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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VN53 ACZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VN53 ACZ, 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 VN53 ACZ registered?

VN53 ACZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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