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PN53 VFH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,737 mi
Last recorded8,737 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 8,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,023 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel to n/s/r calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front headlights starting to deteriorate, do still have a beam pattern

Fail 4 Oct 2016 6,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in the ball joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel to n/s/r calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front headlights starting to deteriorate, do still have a beam pattern

Pass 28 Sep 2015 3,103 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 155,540 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,535 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,718 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,526 miles

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

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 VFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

PN53 VFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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