MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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