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MJ53 FUG

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 96,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 95,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 84,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 84,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,552 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 55,551 miles

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

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

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 FUG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ53 FUG, 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 MJ53 FUG registered?

MJ53 FUG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is MJ53 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 FUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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