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SC52 LJA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 132,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 129,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2015 129,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 122,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 122,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 114,429 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 114,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 104,765 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 104,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 93,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 93,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,393 miles

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

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 27 May 2010 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,427 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 25 Mar 2009 81,425 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 8 Mar 2008 75,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,195 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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SC52 LJA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 SC52 LJA, 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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SC52 LJA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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