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PN53 DSV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,611 mi
Last recorded81,611 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DSV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,611 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,730 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut but no cords showing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,988 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 DSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 PN53 DSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 DSV registered?

PN53 DSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is PN53 DSV safe to buy?

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