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PK53 UOU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,480 mi
Last recorded145,480 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 UOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 145,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

Fail 15 May 2017 145,479 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

Pass 18 May 2016 137,882 miles

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

engine light on .... o/s/f door sticking

Fail 18 May 2016 137,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine light on .... o/s/f door sticking

Pass 18 May 2015 130,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 130,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 122,099 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 116,007 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 116,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 May 2012 103,748 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 103,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,100 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,638 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,952 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 431,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,434 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 UOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

PK53 UOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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