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MJ53 LXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,991 mi
Last recorded38,991 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,991 miles

Exhaust mid bracket broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,951 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust mid bracket broken

Near side hand brake lever off the stop

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,053 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slight smere

n/s centre to rear metal brake pipe corrided

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,436 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,432 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,069 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear plate tarnished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,398 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 16,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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