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MJ53 LYK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,570 mi
Last recorded77,570 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LYK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear number plate lights dull

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,416 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,425 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 48,425 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 5,569 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 5,569 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear calipers damp arouned hand brake levers I think is melted grease

n/s and o/s rear tyre outer side walls perrished

Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,231 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s rear calipers damp arouned hand brake levers I think is melted grease

n/s and o/s rear tyre outer side walls perrished

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,726 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 LYK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LYK, 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 LYK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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