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RJ53 FYL

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,656 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition and has slight blow from rear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,523 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge and perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2013 32,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge and perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 21,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,086 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,158 miles

Rattle from centre exhaust box

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,819 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Slight leak from exhaust back box.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,819 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Slight leak from exhaust back box.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,279 miles

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

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

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 FYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

RJ53 FYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 FYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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