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EF13 PLZ

2013 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,031 mi
Last recorded105,031 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Scenic54,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 PLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,010 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Offside Rear tyre tread very low

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 92,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,043 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,043 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,991 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

undertray fitted at the time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,413 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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EF13 PLZ is a 2013 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,559 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 EF13 PLZ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF13 PLZ registered?

EF13 PLZ is a 2013 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is EF13 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 PLZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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