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RA53 JWZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,687 mi
Last recorded40,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 JWZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 40,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear body sill damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively mechanism worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear body sill damaged

Pass 13 May 2015 35,039 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n\s side of steering rack

Pass 16 May 2014 27,643 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 27,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 15,151 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,510 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 56,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,896 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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RA53 JWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RA53 JWZ, 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 RA53 JWZ registered?

RA53 JWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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