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PJ53 JKK

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,491 mi
Last recorded20,491 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 JKK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 20,491 miles

Front registration deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,906 miles

Rear both rear shockers rusty at bottom

Fail 17 Oct 2017 19,901 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear both rear shockers rusty at bottom

Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,229 miles

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)

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

wiper blades not clearing efficiently

Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 16,932 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,448 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 13,448 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 9,042 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,081 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 5,081 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 280 miles

nearside and offside steering rack ties bars slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,494 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,062 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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PJ53 JKK 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 76.5%.

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 PJ53 JKK, 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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PJ53 JKK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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