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PJ53 BWZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,442 mi
Last recorded38,442 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BWZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 38,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,317 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 15,317 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 2,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,465 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 57,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,290 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 35,239 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

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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PJ53 BWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ53 BWZ, 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 PJ53 BWZ registered?

PJ53 BWZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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