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PL52 VNC

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VNC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 91,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2025 91,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 89,664 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 86,840 miles

Lower gearbox mount bush worn

Pass 26 May 2022 84,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,155 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 77,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lines fouling body

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2018 74,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lines fouling body

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrules corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2017 71,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2016 68,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,670 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 64,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 60,766 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 60,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,596 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 56,539 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,330 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,330 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,294 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,438 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,161 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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PL52 VNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PL52 VNC, 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 PL52 VNC registered?

PL52 VNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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