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RF53 ZJJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 ZJJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,040 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,206 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play near side steering arm.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play near side steering arm.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,016 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,032 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 39,871 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RF53 ZJJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 ZJJ, 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 RF53 ZJJ registered?

RF53 ZJJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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