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MJ53 NEF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,371 mi
Last recorded31,371 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NEF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,371 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 313,761 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 28,903 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 28,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,215 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 16,215 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 2,770 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 2,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,603 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Wear front and rear brake disc's

front brake pads 3 months remaining

nearside front tyre over half worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rust on rear shocker casings

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,603 miles

Wear front and rear brake disc's

front brake pads 3 months remaining

nearside front tyre over half worn

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rust on rear shocker casings

Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 53,870 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 front tyres low and worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,371 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 NEF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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