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SH53 FAJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,436 mi
Last recorded18,436 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 18,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 18,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 14,155 miles

Both front headlights slight deterioration

Front wipers poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 14,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front headlights slight deterioration

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,978 miles

advise battery not 100% secure

advise nearside front tyre,outer wall scuff damage but no cords showing

advise rear number plate condition

Fail 1 Nov 2013 6,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

couldnt test rear belts as child seats fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 6,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

couldnt test rear belts as child seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 2,398 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 2,398 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,792 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear seats

n/s/r tyre cuts in side wall unable to see cords or ply but recommend replace

n/s/r tyre perished unable to see cords or ply

Fail 7 Nov 2011 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats fitted in n/s and o/s rear seats

n/s/r tyre cuts in side wall unable to see cords or ply but recommend replace

n/s/r tyre perished unable to see cords or ply

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,371 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,370 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,736 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 37,736 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2008 33,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,160 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,813 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,802 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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SH53 FAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH53 FAJ, 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 SH53 FAJ registered?

SH53 FAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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