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SJ53 OYR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OYR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014
Fail 28 May 2014

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,566 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 39,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,724 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,064 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,311 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 8,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OYR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYR, 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 SJ53 OYR registered?

SJ53 OYR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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