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PF03 CMZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,584 mi
Last recorded128,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CMZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 128,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 129,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,764 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,759 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,770 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2017 108,768 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,115 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

corrosion exhaust

rear latteral bar corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

corrosion exhaust

rear latteral bar corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,576 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 87,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,498 miles

fonic bar corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 78,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fonic bar corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fonic bar corroded

offside rear tyre perished side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,009 miles

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

fonic bar corroded

offside rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,002 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine/oil/low

off/side/rear/tyre/cracking/on/wall

Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,002 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine/oil/low

off/side/rear/tyre/cracking/on/wall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

on retest rear wheel bearings willl need testin g again due to wheels binding

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,239 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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PF03 CMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PF03 CMZ, 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 PF03 CMZ registered?

PF03 CMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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