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SD53 JEJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,444 mi
Last recorded38,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,139 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management lamp on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Tyre monitor light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 19,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 9,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,788 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,048 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,461 miles

slight judder front brakes

wipers smear on screen

offside front brake-pads wearing low

offside front tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 Oct 2007 37,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside front brake-pads wearing low

offside front tyre going out of shape

rear brake discs rusty & pitted

slight judder front brakes

wipers smear on screen

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,698 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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SD53 JEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD53 JEJ, 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 SD53 JEJ registered?

SD53 JEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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