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MC53 JXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 144,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 138,107 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 126,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 126,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working loose (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,825 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,192 miles

nearside rear roadspring is incomplete.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,192 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear roadspring is incomplete.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres becomin worn on edges

o/s front cv gaitor damp with grease

play in both front steering rack arms

raer brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,886 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,527 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,473 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 39,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,802 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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MC53 JXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MC53 JXV, 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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MC53 JXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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