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RJ53 DYO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DYO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 85,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 18 May 2018 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,399 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear rear light lens damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear rear light lens damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 73,800 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

slight play in steering inner arms

Pass 13 May 2015 65,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2015 65,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 55,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 46,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,226 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 May 2011 31,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 25 May 2010 24,003 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 16,486 miles

n/s/f top mount slight noise

n/s mirror glass cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 9,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,290 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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RJ53 DYO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel 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 RJ53 DYO, 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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RJ53 DYO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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