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SJ53 OZU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,418 mi
Last recorded107,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,418 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp

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

Recommend front wheel alignment

lateral bar running across rear axle corroded through

Fail 28 Oct 2015 107,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp

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

Recommend front wheel alignment

lateral bar running across rear axle corroded through

Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

o/s/r brake disc is corroded and worn

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 87,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

o/s/r brake disc is corroded and worn

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,503 miles

bonnet catch requires attention

brake advisories: RBT front brake imbalance: 25%

various brake pipes are lightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,503 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various brake pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,594 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads look low

Fail 11 Jan 2012 68,583 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,268 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,597 miles

both front tyres treads low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,507 miles

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

both front tyres treads low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,878 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 OZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OZU, 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 OZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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