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MA53 JVG

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

38,408 mi
Last recorded38,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JVG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt roll bar link lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear door outer handle sticking

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle outer plastic cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt roll bar link lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear door outer handle sticking

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle outer plastic cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,818 miles

centre exhaust mounting split

Fail 11 Jan 2016 36,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 34,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,447 miles

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

engine oil leak

no reverse light

Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

no reverse light

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 22,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 15,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 8,280 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,651 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,651 miles

Inner Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 45,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,494 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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MA53 JVG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MA53 JVG, 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 MA53 JVG registered?

MA53 JVG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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