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SJ53 WZU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,499 mi
Last recorded82,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 WZU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,499 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,215 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e/m/l on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 71,666 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,423 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,478 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 44,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,647 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,261 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 WZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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