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PN53 DPF

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,345 mi
Last recorded51,345 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DPF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 51,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,275 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,427 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,203 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,385 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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PN53 DPF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PN53 DPF, 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 PN53 DPF registered?

PN53 DPF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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