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FJ53 DEU

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DEU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,364 miles

'STOP' Light On

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

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

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working

Oil Light On

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 84,252 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

'STOP' Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working

Oil Level Low

Oil Light On

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2013 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 20 May 2013 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 9 May 2012 71,093 miles

Play in n/s/f suspension ball joint

Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2011 64,184 miles

both the rear and near side front wiper blades splitting

near side front spot lamp no working

slight brake bind to both rears

Pass 20 May 2010 56,342 miles

metal object in near side front tyre but tyre still inflated

Fail 19 May 2009 48,555 miles

195 tyres on front 185 on rear

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension torsion bar mounting bushes perrished

Pass 19 May 2009 48,555 miles

195 tyres on front 185 on rear

rear suspension torsion bar mounting bushes perrished

Pass 22 May 2008 38,716 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ53 DEU, 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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FJ53 DEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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