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PJ53 BYK

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BYK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 47,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,877 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,877 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both front ind white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,984 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,761 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver outer door handle stiff

front & rear brake disc in very poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver outter door handle stiff

front + rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,498 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 25,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 88,816 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 9,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,048 miles

os sill damaged (holed)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,143 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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PJ53 BYK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ53 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

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

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