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PL03 WRJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WRJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,005 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,943 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,222 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,903 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 63,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

3 alloys and 1metel same size tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,770 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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PL03 WRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL03 WRJ, 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 PL03 WRJ registered?

PL03 WRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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