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SJ53 PCU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,417 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,567 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both steering arms have slight play in there fixings

Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both steering arms have slight play in there fixings

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,651 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted and sorroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted and sorroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,987 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 11,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,710 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 PCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

SJ53 PCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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