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PJ52 XCT

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 XCT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

engine noise

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,515 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

engine noise

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut outside wall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2012 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,199 miles

brake service

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,199 miles

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

brake service

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,444 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

O/S/STEERING RACK END IS WORN

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

O/S/STEERING RACK END IS WORN

REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,235 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,833 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 59,833 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,598 miles

Slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2006 44,720 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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PJ52 XCT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ52 XCT, 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 PJ52 XCT registered?

PJ52 XCT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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