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MF53 DZJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,435 mi
Last recorded56,435 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 56,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 56,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 47,015 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 58,624 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 58,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,752 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,947 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Spare tyre tread depth low

Fail 8 Mar 2011 8,947 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre tread depth low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,012 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,220 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre deep cut to tread not exposing cords

o/s rear brake slightly binding

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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MF53 DZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MF53 DZJ, 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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MF53 DZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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