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PN53 DSO

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,979 mi
Last recorded16,979 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DSO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cracks

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 16,979 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cracks

rear both sides brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 6,743 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 5,485 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 5,485 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 3,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 3,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 1,884 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 1,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,721 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 55,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,609 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 DSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

PN53 DSO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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