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EA53 JZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,805 mi
Last recorded14,805 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,805 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

travel in brake pedal

Fail 10 Mar 2016 14,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear flexi brake hose not fitted onto caliper

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 10,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear flexi brake hose not fitted onto caliper

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,382 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 4,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,797 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,248 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,858 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,994 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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EA53 JZV 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 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 EA53 JZV, 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 EA53 JZV registered?

EA53 JZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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