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LJ53 FVA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,433 mi
Last recorded25,433 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FVA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside fron outter sill slightly damage

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 25,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside fron outter sill slightly damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,945 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)

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

interior mirror fallen of screan.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,445 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 8,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 1,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box seam split

rear view mirror not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2011 1,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box seam split

rear view mirror not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,638 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

front number plate starting to deteriate

o/s and n/s front wipers starting to smear

o/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement

o/s rear tyre perished

rear brake discs discoloured and marked up

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,882 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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LJ53 FVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

LJ53 FVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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