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KJ53 TUP

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,230 mi
Last recorded149,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 TUP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 149,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,067 miles

EML SHOWING ON DASH

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

REAR AXLE PANHARD BAR HOLED AND CORRODED

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,067 miles

EML SHOWING ON DASH

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

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

REAR AXLE PANHARD BAR HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 113,282 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lateral bar holed and corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,179 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,176 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,758 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,780 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s rear tyre is slightly lumpy on inside edge, may cause road noise but still legal

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,218 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,349 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,349 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,517 miles

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 13 Jul 2006 12,114 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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KJ53 TUP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KJ53 TUP, 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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KJ53 TUP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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