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PK53 UMJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,886 mi
Last recorded37,886 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UMJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount rubber broke

headlamp adjusters in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mount rubber broke

Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 1,279 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,599 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 50,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 41,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,645 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 UMJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

PK53 UMJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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