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MJ53 OBP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,229 mi
Last recorded19,229 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,229 miles

Rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 8 Dec 2015 19,229 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 5,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 5,472 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2011 1,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 1,657 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,326 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2010 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,963 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006

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 OBP 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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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