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KJ53 TVF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 TVF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 71,825 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,825 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,482 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,917 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 45,917 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,955 miles

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

high level stop light inop

rear brake discs scored & corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,955 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

high level stop light inop

rear brake discs scored & corroded

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 TVF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TVF, 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 KJ53 TVF registered?

KJ53 TVF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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