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PF53 GZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,211 mi
Last recorded18,211 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 GZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 18,211 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 18,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 7,913 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns side repeater loose

Fail 25 Jun 2015 6,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns side repeater loose

Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,628 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on pressure

offside front tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on pressure

offside front tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,653 miles

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

engine stabiliser appears worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,383 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads low

play at ns steering rack

signs of blow at repair to centre silencer

Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads low

play at ns steering rack

signs of blow at repair to centre silencer

Pass 27 May 2011 44,555 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)

play at ns steering rack

Pass 29 May 2010 38,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 33,315 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 28,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,445 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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PF53 GZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF53 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

PF53 GZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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