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MJ53 NEN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,683 mi
Last recorded33,683 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NEN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front door hinge deteriorated.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 33,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front door hinge deteriorated.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 19,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,341 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,916 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,664 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,901 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 NEN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

MJ53 NEN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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