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PK03 BZW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,684 mi
Last recorded192,684 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 BZW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 192,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 192,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 186,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 186,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 178,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle brace corroded slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2020 178,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively imbalance 19% (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 170,677 miles

Front fog lights inop.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle brace cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Fail 17 Jun 2019 170,677 miles

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

Front fog lights inop.

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on caliper freed off (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle brace cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Jun 2018 165,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 165,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 162,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 157,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes in centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 157,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever at fault (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes in centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Jun 2015 148,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread deformed on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 148,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre tread deformed on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 140,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 140,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,013 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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PK03 BZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PK03 BZW, 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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PK03 BZW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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