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EJ53 AJX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,092 mi
Last recorded15,092 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 AJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 15,081 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 7,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 1,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,302 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,994 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,348 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,485 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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EJ53 AJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EJ53 AJX, 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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EJ53 AJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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