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PJ53 YKW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YKW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 89,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on both tread edges and close to the legal limit.

corrosion located on rear metal brake pipes.

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit.

slight gas leak detected from exhaust rear silencer seem.

Pass 1 May 2013 67,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 67,154 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Dec 2011 58,109 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,657 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on inside edge.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,324 miles

engine management light on.

wipers judder on the screen.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,323 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

engine management light on.

wipers judder on the screen.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

electronic hand brake tested using tapley meter

Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,315 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,315 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 YKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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