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MJ53 ZSE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

451,466 mi
Last recorded451,466 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZSE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 451,466 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all brake discscs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

emissions too clean

Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,180 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)

service light on

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 29 Jan 2011 117,351 miles

child seats fitted offside rear and center rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 29 Jan 2011 117,349 miles

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

child seats fitted offside rear and center rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,931 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear tyres at 2mm

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 93,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,942 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 70,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,275 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 ZSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSE, 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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What year was MJ53 ZSE registered?

MJ53 ZSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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