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AD03 AAE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AAE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 144,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

centre exhaust joint clamp bolt nearly corroded through

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

tailgate only opens from inside

wiper blades deteriorating but still clear screen

Fail 3 Oct 2015 144,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

centre exhaust joint clamp bolt nearly corroded through

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

tailgate only opens from inside

wiper blades deteriorating but still clear screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,171 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside front abs reluctor ring worn

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear lateral bar corroded broken

Tailgate damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Front tyres wearing badley on inner edges of tread

Nearside front abs reluctor ring worn

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust heatshield insucure

Rear lateral bar corroded broken

Tailgate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,866 miles

near side rear tyre feathering on inside

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear support bracing bar broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,866 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre feathering on inside

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear support bracing bar broken

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,581 miles

rear bracing cross member badly corroded

two rear seats not fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,581 miles

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

rear bracing cross member badly corroded

two rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,182 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 34,646 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre punctured

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,947 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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AD03 AAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AD03 AAE, 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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AD03 AAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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