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PJ03 FGE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FGE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus in need of Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch Both Sides (1.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,246 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,697 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,697 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,896 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,896 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,221 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,221 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,869 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,869 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,454 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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PJ03 FGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PJ03 FGE, 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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PJ03 FGE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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