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SJ53 VXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,811 mi
Last recorded13,811 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 VXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap/flap damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 18 Dec 2013 11,560 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 11,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 6,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 4,131 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 4,131 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,965 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT EXAMINED/CHILD SEAT FITTED,

Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R WHEEL BINDING

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R WHEEL BINDING

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,040 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,942 miles

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

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

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 VXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

SJ53 VXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 VXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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