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LR53 EVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,277 mi
Last recorded51,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 EVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 51,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,191 miles

rear tyres have ageing craks in tread

Fail 4 Aug 2025 51,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre presihed

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre presihed

Offside Rear Tyre presihed

Rear Various corrosion underbody

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 44,223 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre presihed

Offside Rear Tyre presihed

Rear Various corrosion underbody

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,239 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2010 27,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006

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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LR53 EVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LR53 EVJ, 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 LR53 EVJ registered?

LR53 EVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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