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MJ03 JYA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 JYA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,740 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 79,740 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 79,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.34 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.88 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.27 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front c.v boot clip wrapped round abs sensor may have damaged abs sensor

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,475 miles

all suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excessive play

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 74,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre cracking in side wall, no cords exposed.

Rear Acoustic/support bar corroded

Rear Rear discs corroded on surface. NSR outer surface & OSR inner surface.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,358 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking to tread and sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at ends

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread and sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking to tread and sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear axle sound reducing bar badly corroded, part is cosmetic- not structural

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,360 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,125 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)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, visual inspection only carried out on adult seatbelt

cross bar under rear axle (not prescribed area or load bearing) badly corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

nearside rear light lense cracked no white light showing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear light lense cracked no white light showing

Pass 17 May 2010 51,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 36,788 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 30,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 22,225 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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MJ03 JYA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ03 JYA, 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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MJ03 JYA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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