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PF53 GYB

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 GYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust center mount deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just legal

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight wear in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,319 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,765 miles

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,254 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s rear brake binding.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,162 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 30,047 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads 85% worn

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 GYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYB, 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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PF53 GYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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