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PO53 JZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,863 miles

Coolant leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 109,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear anti vibration bar heavily corroded

washers low effort

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear on inner edges

anti vibration bar heavily corroded and broken

Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear on inner edges

anti vibration bar heavily corroded and broken

Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,133 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,404 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 69,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,351 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,287 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,237 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit very low on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear FOG LAMP TELL TALE ON DIM WITH OTHER LIGHTS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,938 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,937 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (3.5.1i)

brake pipe corroded rear underneath

child seat fitted

front registration plate damaged

n/s front outer sill dented

Fail 18 Dec 2015 45,970 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn both edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (3.5.1i)

brake pipe corroded rear underneath

child seat fitted

front registration plate damaged

n/s front outer sill dented

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,138 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside front tyre low on edge

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

Rear cross member rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside front tyre low on edge

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

Rear cross member rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,862 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.6mm low on edge suggest replacemenmt

Tyre size 185/65/15/88t dunlop

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,920 miles

Both front tyres 3.00mm and below limit on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,823 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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PO53 JZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 PO53 JZV, 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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PO53 JZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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