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EJ53 NFM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,512 mi
Last recorded26,512 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NFM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 26,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,116 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Offside rear tyre.

Play in rack.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 6,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle isulator bushes worn

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 22 Oct 2013 6,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear axle isulator bushes worn

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 1,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside front steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2012 1,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,600 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 NFM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 EJ53 NFM, 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 NFM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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