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MJ53 YJT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YJT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,592 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp lit (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,118 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,543 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 67,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,536 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 58,866 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,668 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,584 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,244 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,507 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 30,507 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,791 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 YJT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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