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2003 RENAULT SCENIC1.6L Petrol

AR03 AFN

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Free vehicle summary for AR03 AFN: 2003 RENAULT SCENIC (Red, Petrol). Mileage: 97,152. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/08/2023
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unverified as the most recent MOT record dates back to August 2022. While the car passed on 4 August 2022, the lack of testing for nearly four years indicates a significant gap in official safety compliance. The maintenance trend cannot be established as stable or improving because there are no recent data points to compare against the 2022 result. The recorded mileage of 97,152 miles is low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,224 miles per year. The data shows the car remained stationary at 97,152 miles between the failed test on 2 August 2022 and the pass two days later. This suggests the vehicle has likely been standing for a prolonged period since late 2022, which often introduces different mechanical risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and rubber components. Long periods of inactivity frequently lead to binding calipers, seized brake discs, and perished suspension bushes or tyres. The absence of recorded defects in 2022 is a positive baseline, but it does not account for the deterioration that occurs during years of storage. Particular attention should be paid to structural integrity and corrosion, especially on the chassis and sills, as these are common failure points for this model. The engine and fuel system also require scrutiny to ensure that seals have not dried out and the battery has not suffered permanent failure. A fresh MOT and a full mechanical service are essential before this vehicle returns to regular road use.

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45
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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unverified as the most recent MOT record dates back to August 2022. While the car passed on 4 August 2022, the lack of testing for nearly four years indicates a significant gap in official safety compliance. The maintenance trend cannot be established as stable or improving because there are no recent data points to compare against the 2022 result. The recorded mileage of 97,152 miles is low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,224 miles per year. The data shows the car remained stationary at 97,152 miles between the failed test on 2 August 2022 and the pass two days later. This suggests the vehicle has likely been standing for a prolonged period since late 2022, which often introduces different mechanical risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and rubber components. Long periods of inactivity frequently lead to binding calipers, seized brake discs, and perished suspension bushes or tyres. The absence of recorded defects in 2022 is a positive baseline, but it does not account for the deterioration that occurs during years of storage. Particular attention should be paid to structural integrity and corrosion, especially on the chassis and sills, as these are common failure points for this model. The engine and fuel system also require scrutiny to ensure that seals have not dried out and the battery has not suffered permanent failure. A fresh MOT and a full mechanical service are essential before this vehicle returns to regular road use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2003 Renault Scenic (AR03 AFN), we found 2 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to August 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

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