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MA53 JXC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JXC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 91,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut bearings worn

centre exhaust rubber bush perished

Fail 1 May 2014 91,893 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front strut bearings worn

centre exhaust rubber bush perished

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TPMS warning light indicating fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TPMS warning light indicating fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,328 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN.

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 JXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

MA53 JXC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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