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PK53 ULH

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ULH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,308 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre inner wall

damage to o/s/r wing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear indicators show white light

slightly corroded brake pipe on rear axle

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,162 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s wiper poor

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 22 Oct 2011 24,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s wiper poor

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 26 Nov 2008 6,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ULH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

PK53 ULH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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