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MJ53 FWU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,487 mi
Last recorded8,487 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FWU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 8,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front suspension top mount rough on lock to lock

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 2,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 2,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,764 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 1,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,373 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber slight misting

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,916 miles

n.s.r tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,197 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 FWU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

MJ53 FWU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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