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PY53 GJF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,583 miles

front brake discs well worn and partly corrodded

front pads partly worn

slight wear n/s rack end

Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs well worn and partly corrodded

front pads partly worn

slight wear n/s rack end

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,412 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,098 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,444 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 49,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,872 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PY53 GJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY53 GJF, 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 PY53 GJF registered?

PY53 GJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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