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MJ53 LWW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 68,330 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs mounting (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 48,069 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall & between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs mounting (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,511 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 41,056 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,708 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 5,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 3,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,864 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,896 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 36,896 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,162 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 LWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LWW, 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 LWW registered?

MJ53 LWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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