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MJ53 WKU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 WKU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,497 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear shockers corroded

lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,007 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer eddge

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

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,992 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer eddge

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,140 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,078 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,913 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

LARGE SCREW IN TREAD OF N/S/F TYRE

Fail 22 Sep 2014 35,912 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

LARGE SCREW IN TREAD OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 30,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,604 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

advise nearside front rack end worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,301 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,670 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 15,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,313 miles

advise nearside rear oter tyre wall cracked and outer tyre tread low

advise offside rear outer tyre wall cracked and outer tyre tread low

Fail 3 Jun 2008 11,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside rear oter tyre wall cracked and outer tyre tread low

advise offside rear outer tyre wall cracked and outer tyre tread low

Pass 21 May 2007 6,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,621 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 WKU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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