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PJ03 VMF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high brake light not working

possible power steering oil leak

power steering pump/pipes damp - no leaks found

Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high brake light not working

possible power steering oil leak

power steering pump/pipes damp - no leaks found

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,576 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fan belt starting to crack

high level stop light out

Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fan belt starting to crack

high level stop light out

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,413 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs wearing.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,413 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear brake discs wearing.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 64,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,407 miles

possible earth fault on fog tell tale

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,517 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,656 miles

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,189 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 VMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMF, 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 PJ03 VMF registered?

PJ03 VMF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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