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AJ53 JVE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,024 mi
Last recorded36,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,024 miles

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

Front headlamps heavily glazed

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front headlamps heavily glazed

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,356 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,356 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,910 miles

rear discs corroding

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,609 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 12 Jan 2012 8,718 miles

nearside rear tyre outer tread wearing (getting low).

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 8 Jan 2011 1,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,195 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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AJ53 JVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 JVE, 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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AJ53 JVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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