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MA53 JVH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JVH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,333 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 97,333 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,291 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2015 64,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Strut top mount slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,394 miles

advise slight play in offside steering tie rod end

Fail 25 Oct 2014 54,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

advise slight play in offside steering tie rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,643 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,998 miles

rear brakes binding slightly.

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering rack and engine area.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,922 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 JVH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA53 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

MA53 JVH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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