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FJ53 DDV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DDV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,503 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,222 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,222 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light illuminated

rear brake discs pitted

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,786 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

rear brake discs pitted

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,614 miles

em light on

Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,614 miles

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

em light on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,771 miles

e.m.l on

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,145 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear discs corroded

unable to open boot

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 DDV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ53 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 DDV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ53 DDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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