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FJ53 DDU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DDU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,370 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,026 miles

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

Rear brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,944 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,075 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 43,075 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,757 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2008 23,757 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 17,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,176 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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FJ53 DDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FJ53 DDU, 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 FJ53 DDU registered?

FJ53 DDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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