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PK03 NVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,703 mi
Last recorded137,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 NVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 137,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump union (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 135,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump union (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,916 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 132,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,194 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Stabiliser bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 128,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 128,108 miles

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

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

Aux belt worn

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

Timing belt history?

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,245 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 117,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,111 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn,pitted and scored

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,903 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,903 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,669 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,447 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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PK03 NVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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