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MJ03 JXS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,931 mi
Last recorded74,931 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 JXS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 74,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light is indicating a fault

offside steering rack end is worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,571 miles

engine management light is indicating a fault

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,571 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light is indicating a fault

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is indicating a fault

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,715 miles

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is indicating a fault

Pass 4 May 2011 71,085 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,462 miles

nearside front tyre tread blocks are breaking away, but not down to cords.

slight movemont in both rear axle bushes

slight weep of oil from power steering pressure switch.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 70,462 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread blocks are breaking away, but not down to cords.

slight movemont in both rear axle bushes

slight weep of oil from power steering pressure switch.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 69,548 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,548 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,517 miles

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

Offside 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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MJ03 JXS 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 62.5%.

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 MJ03 JXS, 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 MJ03 JXS registered?

MJ03 JXS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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