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FJ53 DSV

2003 Renault Scenic

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DSV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside park brake cable fray slight

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,783 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 103,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion worn though wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose chaffing though drive shaft rubber webbing exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corrosion worn though wear indicator (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,729 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2022 89,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,260 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 72,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,066 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,568 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 60,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,200 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,322 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,321 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 DSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

FJ53 DSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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