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OU53 RJX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,943 mi
Last recorded60,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 RJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside damage on nearside rear and nearside front and offside rear sides of vehicle

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer misssing (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside damage on nearside rear and nearside front and offside rear sides of vehicle

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,082 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 54,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 19,791 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in nearside of steering rack!

Fail 25 Jun 2011 9,226 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in nearside of steering rack!

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,423 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Damage to nearside and offside of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,453 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 22,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2008 22,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 5,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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OU53 RJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OU53 RJX, 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 OU53 RJX registered?

OU53 RJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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