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PJ53 BZN

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013
Fail 3 Dec 2013

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,056 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner steering swivel joint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,970 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,967 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,629 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play in inner swivel jionts

Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front steering rack swivel joints slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,889 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneveny

o/s/f door mirror slight cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,909 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 BZN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

PJ53 BZN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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