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EJ53 FPT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,672 mi
Last recorded48,672 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FPT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,672 miles

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

play in inner track rod ends

Fail 22 Nov 2017 48,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion and wear on brake discs

play in inner track rod ends

Pass 3 Dec 2016 35,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2016 35,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,401 miles

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

child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 60 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 24,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear siliencer rubber support broken (7.1.1)

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

child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 60 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014
Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 4,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,527 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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EJ53 FPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ53 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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