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EY53 TKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 TKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 122,658 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 122,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,586 miles

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

all brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

req. oil top up

slight front brake judder

Fail 24 Aug 2013 100,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

all brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

req. oil top up

slight front brake judder

Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,357 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges & offside front 1.4 mm legal tread left

Fail 4 Aug 2012 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges & offside front 1.4 mm legal tread left

offside rear tyre perished wearing out of shape & 1.4 mm legal tread left 505 50 16 w

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,592 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

cracks n/s/r tyre wall

rear number plate starting to fade

seepage from pas switch

small cut n/s/f tyre wall

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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EY53 TKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY53 TKJ, 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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EY53 TKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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