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PF03 VJL

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,588 mi
Last recorded105,588 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 105,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,318 miles

o/s steering rack end worn

Fail 14 Oct 2013 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s steering rack end worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to tread wear indicators

front brake discs corroding

propshaft removed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,406 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to tread wear indicators

front brake discs corroding

propshaft removed

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc's pitted

front wiper blades deteriorated

park brake 18%

propshaft removed at time of test

service brake 52%

Fail 16 Sep 2011 78,502 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc's pitted

front wiper blades deteriorated

propshaft removed at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,393 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear axle drive- prop shaft been removed

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 60,832 miles

balance weight loose and deteriated on centre rear propshaft

Fail 6 May 2008 60,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

balance weight loose and deteriated on centre rear propshaft

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,142 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,142 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 36,661 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 VJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

PF03 VJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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