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PJ53 ZZV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,108 mi
Last recorded38,108 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ZZV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,108 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 38,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mounting rubber deteriorated but silencer still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front driveshaft outer gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 25,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,335 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 19,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 15,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 12,695 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 12,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 8,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 102 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking o/s also soft

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,964 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,565 miles

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

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

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 ZZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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