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ST53 JAU

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,167 mi
Last recorded64,167 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,167 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

radiator showing corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,631 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH EXHAUST MOUNTS WORN/CRACKED

BOTH REAR SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 4 Oct 2016 50,631 miles

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH EXHAUST MOUNTS WORN/CRACKED

BOTH REAR SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,757 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT C/V JIONT WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED/PITTED

Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,757 miles

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

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT C/V JIONT WORN

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED/PITTED

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,670 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 35,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,683 miles

nearside front strut showing dampness

nearside rear brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,875 miles

slight play in offside front balljoint

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,286 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,481 miles

slight play offside and nearside steering tie rods

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,980 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,505 miles

slight play offside and nearside steering arm inner fixings

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,188 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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ST53 JAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 ST53 JAU, 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 ST53 JAU registered?

ST53 JAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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