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LJ53 FXP

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,964 mi
Last recorded10,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FXP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 10,964 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 10,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,492 miles

plastic shields fitted under front of vehicle obscuring view

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Jun 2016 1,201 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 1,201 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. at rear (195 60 15) (195 65 15) (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,160 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view of components.

sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view of components.

sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,267 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,465 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,465 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,918 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 FXP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ53 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

LJ53 FXP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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