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FJ53 DJK

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,118 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,049 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,931 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low to low and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights working the tell tale light for the fog light (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear indicators flashing the brake lights (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps bringing on the fog light and the indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (1.3.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bar between o/s and n/s mountings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,602 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven

Fail 26 Jan 2017 78,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroding.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 69,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear brake discs going rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear brake discs going rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2013 53,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,324 miles

nearside front tyre starting to run out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate and just in limit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 35,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,753 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,408 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 19,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,360 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 DJK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FJ53 DJK, 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 DJK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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