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MJ53 JLO

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,405 mi
Last recorded89,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JLO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both steering arms have play

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both steering arms have play

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,303 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

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

offside front upper suspension - Macpherson Strut bearing grabbing slightly.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,443 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/rear tyre tread getting low and sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn low

o/s/rear tyre tread getting low and sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,556 miles

nsf air bag turned off

nsr outer tyre edge cracking

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,308 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 JLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

MJ53 JLO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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