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SK53 JXM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 JXM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,519 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,525 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 90,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,727 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 41,727 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,767 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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SK53 JXM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SK53 JXM, 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 SK53 JXM registered?

SK53 JXM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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