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MA53 JVW

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JVW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,320 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 27 Jun 2015 52,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,018 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 38,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,554 miles

Battery insecure

front cover insecure

n/s/r brake caliper return small spring missing, but handbrake lever on caliper returning fully

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,554 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Battery insecure

front cover insecure

n/s/r brake caliper return small spring missing, but handbrake lever on caliper returning fully

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,703 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,107 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 6,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,698 miles

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

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 JVW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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