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PF53 AFE

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 AFE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 9,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 9,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

gear selector stiff

Pass 4 Aug 2011 4,420 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

air con not working

auxillary drive belt cracked

front brake discs worn

fuel filler flap clip broken

nearside front check strap worn

rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 4,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

air con not working

auxillary drive belt cracked

front brake discs worn

fuel filler flap clip broken

nearside front check strap worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,885 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,880 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,691 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,432 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 54,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,333 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)

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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PF53 AFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PF53 AFE, 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 PF53 AFE registered?

PF53 AFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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