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RJ53 PKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 PKO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside tail light cracked

Offside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,901 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front fog lamp full of water

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tape over reverse lamps

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,517 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,937 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,271 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

rear silencer a little corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,611 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,296 miles

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

very slight play in n/s steering rack extn.arm joint.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,385 miles

front brake pads getting low?

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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RJ53 PKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ53 PKO, 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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RJ53 PKO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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