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PN53 VBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 144,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 138,461 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adsvise shocer leaking osr

Fail 13 Aug 2018 138,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash egine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

adsvise shocer leaking osr

Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,859 miles

driveshafts noisy

Fail 28 Jul 2017 131,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

driveshafts noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2016 124,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,078 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,782 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,396 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 93,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,652 miles

Rear discs slightly rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 70,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,586 miles

Rear discs slightly scored

Fail 5 Dec 2009 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs slightly scored

Fail 6 Dec 2008 47,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,341 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 VBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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