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FH52 PKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,981 mi
Last recorded110,981 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 PKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,761 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

nearside wing mirror insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

nearside wing mirror insecure

offside rear brake disc bady corroded on inner edge but does not affect performance at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2011 100,312 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,166 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,346 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 88,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,881 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 56,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,729 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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FH52 PKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH52 PKJ, 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 FH52 PKJ registered?

FH52 PKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is FH52 PKJ safe to buy?

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