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PF03 TSY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,529 mi
Last recorded131,529 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 TSY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 131,529 miles

Offside rear handbrake cable starting to deteriorate.

Severe oil leak on engine.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 131,212 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust rubber mountings insecure and snapped. (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section. (7.1.2)

Offside rear handbrake cable starting to deteriorate.

Severe oil leak on engine.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,918 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 97,487 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 97,487 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,138 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 May 2006 41,828 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 TSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PF03 TSY, 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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PF03 TSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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