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FY53 PZX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 PZX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,490 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 100,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear forward sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamps dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,403 miles

Emissions not tested Back box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure both rear rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split ( rubber seal fits on fuel flap) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and splitting 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamps dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,038 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking between tread pattern)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking between tread pattern)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 2 Jul 2013 1,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 1,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2011 55,358 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,037 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,037 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,322 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,455 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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FY53 PZX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY53 PZX, 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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FY53 PZX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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