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PJ53 CBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 22,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 22,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,004 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 20,004 miles

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

Offside Rear caliper lever seized

Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,304 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 17,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 14,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,950 miles

o/s/r brake dragging very slightly and will need looking at soon.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 9,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 9,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2012 6,333 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 1,815 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 1,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,508 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,083 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,434 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 25,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,620 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 CBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PJ53 CBX, 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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PJ53 CBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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