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LJ53 FSX

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,671 mi
Last recorded40,671 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,533 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 24,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Please note that there is slight play in both n/s & o/s steering tie rods

o/s/r lamp broken

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 16,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 4,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,958 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear licence plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2007 35,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front licence plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear sewrvice brakes slightly sticking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front licence plate deteriorated

Rear sewrvice brakes slightly sticking

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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LJ53 FSX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ53 FSX, 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 LJ53 FSX registered?

LJ53 FSX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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