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SJ53 VCO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,431 mi
Last recorded35,431 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 18,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 6,837 miles

Both front steering arms/rackends have play

Both front top strut mounts are slightly sticking when turned

Electronic parking brake has a fault displayed on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 6,837 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front steering arms/rackends have play

Both front top strut mounts are slightly sticking when turned

Electronic parking brake has a fault displayed on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 3,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 5 miles

air bag light on

instrument panel changed

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,490 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 30,452 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,399 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 21 Jul 2008 24,399 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,735 miles

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,611 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 VCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

SJ53 VCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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