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PX53 VZK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VZK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 135,472 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 122,678 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,085 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,822 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,978 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,676 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,959 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,959 miles

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

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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PX53 VZK 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 54.5%.

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 PX53 VZK, 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 PX53 VZK registered?

PX53 VZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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