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SJ53 OYM

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OYM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 130,531 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non-mandatory fog light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 130,531 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Transverse suspension brace seriously corroded resulting in significant weakening of rear suspension rigidity (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non-mandatory fog light inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,545 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 122,523 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 119,319 miles

Both rear tyres appear to be worn out of shape. Possibly deteriorated inside.

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Some accident damage to n/s outer sill

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs appear corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush End bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush End bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Both rear tyres appear to be worn out of shape. Possibly deteriorated inside.

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Some accident damage to n/s outer sill

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs appear corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,625 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 110,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,367 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower body damage

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,279 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

n/s body damage

rear body damage

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,226 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

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

n/s body sill damaged

oil soiling around pas rack

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body damage to N/S front and rear doors. Body damage to N/S outer body sills. Body damage not effecting the braking or steering of the vehicle.

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,735 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,391 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,391 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,723 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 68,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2007 35,166 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,376 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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SJ53 OYM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SJ53 OYM, 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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SJ53 OYM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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