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PJ53 YLA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,840 mi
Last recorded40,840 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YLA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 40,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight misting of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight misting of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 35,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2018 35,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2017 32,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 31,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 24,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2012 24,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,248 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight deterioration registration plates

Fail 11 May 2011 23,112 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Slight deterioration registration plates

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,527 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 41,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

PJ53 YLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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