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FJ53 OLB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OLB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,244 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,262 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,262 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,914 miles

Both nearside tyres getting close to limit

Nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside front steering tie-bar has slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Both nearside tyres getting close to limit

Nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Offside front steering tie-bar has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,572 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf+osr+nsr tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,351 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face pitted.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking close to cords.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake disc inner face pitted.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking close to cords.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,406 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,552 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,041 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,041 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,288 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,417 miles

n/s front tyre nearing legal limits

surface corrosion on all discs

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 OLB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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