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MJ53 VOB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,069 mi
Last recorded36,069 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 VOB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 36,069 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

screen damage to o/s of driver

Fail 20 May 2019 36,069 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

screen damage to o/s of driver

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,451 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 34,451 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,298 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,668 miles

slight play at n/s and o/s rack ends

Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,668 miles

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

slight play at n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,551 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 14,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,520 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 6,520 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,232 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,448 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,086 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 VOB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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