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MJ53 FRO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,908 mi
Last recorded18,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 18,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn low output..R/N/S hub bearings min std..

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 10,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 2,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 2,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,376 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

unable to fully chek steering due to under body cover.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 53,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

unable to fully chek steering due to under body cover.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,624 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant resevoir below minimum level.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 46,588 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

coolant resevoir below minimum level.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 41,405 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,645 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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MJ53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MJ53 FRO, 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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MJ53 FRO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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