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MJ53 FZP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,888 mi
Last recorded110,888 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FZP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 89,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres out of track

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres out of track

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,017 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,015 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,129 miles

CAMBELT HISTORY?

N/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN

O/S/R INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,129 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

CAMBELT HISTORY?

N/S/F TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN

O/S/R INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,950 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs worn to near minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,774 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 FZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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