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PN53 VAE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,883 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Engine cover fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,777 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,753 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from windscreen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. 205/55-16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,898 miles

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 67,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,459 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,408 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,247 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,101 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,218 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 38,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,907 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,343 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 VAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PN53 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

PN53 VAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is PN53 VAE safe to buy?

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