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GY03 PFE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 PFE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,383 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil v low topped up

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil v low topped up

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

nearside mirror glass damaged

slight bind nearside rear brake recommend attention

Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

nearside mirror glass damaged

slight bind nearside rear brake recommend attention

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slight bind

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,372 miles

high level brake light not working

offside and nearside front tyres showing slight wear

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not working

offside and nearside front tyres showing slight wear

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

very bad noise on the engine

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,922 miles

very bad noise on the engine

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,832 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,832 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,225 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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GY03 PFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY03 PFE, 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 GY03 PFE registered?

GY03 PFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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