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NJ03 LDU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,609 mi
Last recorded127,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 LDU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 123,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 116,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,461 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,391 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,332 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,332 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,904 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,995 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2008 39,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 32,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,306 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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NJ03 LDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ03 LDU, 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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NJ03 LDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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