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PG03 ELX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,733 mi
Last recorded102,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 ELX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split away

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split away

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 97,133 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low,antifreeze content quite low

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

nearside front & offside rear brakes have slight bind

nearside front ABS reluctor ring split,offside front coated in CV grease

nearside front door central locking inoperative

nearside front tyre low tread & bald on edges,offside rear bald outer edge

offside mirror glass cracked

parking brake has long travel

rear brake pads low

rear hatch strut/s weak

rear wiper blade torn off

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 89,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 89,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,068 miles

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

offside mirror cracked but still useable

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,572 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,372 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 75,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate becoming water damaged; advise replacement

front offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,617 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 51,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,462 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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PG03 ELX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PG03 ELX, 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 PG03 ELX registered?

PG03 ELX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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