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FJ53 OFA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,629 miles

Rear propshaft rubber drive coupling badly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,629 miles

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

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

Rear propshaft rubber drive coupling badly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,980 miles

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

rear tyres flat spots on tread n/s low

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,980 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres flat spots on tread n/s low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

frt and rear brake discs pitted/corroded..

Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

frt and rear brake discs pitted/corroded..

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs scored..frt brake discs pitted..

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,997 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs scored..frt brake discs pitted..

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,033 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,887 miles

frt brake discs pitted on inner surface..o/s/f tyre wear on centre tread..

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,172 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,925 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 OFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

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

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