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RJ53 URG

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

14,656 mi
Last recorded14,656 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 14,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 7,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service warning lamp on dash

top intercooler hose split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,918 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,846 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,725 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,508 miles

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

noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,618 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 55,618 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn close too legal limit

noise found on steering lock too lock check but unable too see or pinpoint a fault.

offside front tyre tread worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,486 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 URG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 RJ53 URG, 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 URG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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