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SA53 OLJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,044 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 69,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,222 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,982 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,328 miles

Exhaust centre section hanger broken.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,980 miles

Centre and Rear Exhaust Hangers are Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,460 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 23,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 11,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,885 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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SA53 OLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA53 OLJ, 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 SA53 OLJ registered?

SA53 OLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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