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FJ53 DNY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DNY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 59,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,529 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,343 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,255 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Offside rear coil spring sits off centre.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,667 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,575 miles

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

front discs corroded

front tyres 1.6 mm on edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 38,521 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroded

front tyres 1.6 mm on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,348 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low in reservoir

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 DNY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DNY, 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 DNY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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