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PL52 VZB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VZB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,474 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 111,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 103,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,051 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,045 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,041 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fog lamp bulb comes on and off no switch depressed

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,376 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,676 miles

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

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

nearside number plate lens missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,676 miles

nearside number plate lens missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside number plate bulb lens is missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside number plate bulb lens is missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

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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PL52 VZB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL52 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

PL52 VZB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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