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MJ53 NFD

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NFD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,271 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,176 miles

slight movement inner steering joint o/f side

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,347 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,864 miles

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

front discs corroeded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroeded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 45,682 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,383 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms/drumsticks/ have slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms/drumsticks/ have slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,138 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,968 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 NFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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