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PK53 ULW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,846 mi
Last recorded11,846 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ULW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,846 miles

Front both headlamp lense's deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 8,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 4,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 4,877 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 1,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mouting split still supporting exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2012 83,299 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,944 miles

front tyres cracking

off side rear brake slightly binding

small stone chips in windsceen

Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres cracking

off side rear brake slightly binding

small stone chips in windsceen

Pass 21 Feb 2010 72,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 64,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,511 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 49,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2007 34,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,914 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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PK53 ULW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PK53 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

PK53 ULW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is PK53 ULW safe to buy?

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