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RJ53 FGV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,572 mi
Last recorded17,572 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,572 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 17,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to headlamp lens deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 16,709 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,868 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,739 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 14,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 12,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 3,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,288 miles

slight play in offside stering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,762 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,803 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 FGV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FGV, 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 RJ53 FGV registered?

RJ53 FGV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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