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EJ53 FPZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FPZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 60,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2024 60,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front suspension component fouling brake hose on full lock

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension component fouling brake hose on full lock

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,155 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,003 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 44,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 38,448 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,462 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 FPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FPZ, 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 EJ53 FPZ registered?

EJ53 FPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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