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PK53 RSO

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 RSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,341 miles

Offside rear brake binding and nearside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,531 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,526 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wishbone inner bushes have slight play

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,666 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,081 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 70,888 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,725 miles

dashboard indicates vehicle has a electrical fault

Fail 26 Nov 2008 68,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

dashboard indicates vehicle has a electrical fault

nearside abs wire damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2008 68,721 miles

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

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)

dash board indicates vehicle has a electronic fault

Fail 10 Apr 2008

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,693 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PK53 RSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PK53 RSO, 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 PK53 RSO registered?

PK53 RSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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