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RY03 PLX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,974 mi
Last recorded120,974 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 PLX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 120,974 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 1 May 2013 120,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 May 2012 100,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 100,134 miles

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

front disc detrioated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,232 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,175 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,449 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,909 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 32,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RY03 PLX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY03 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 PLX registered?

RY03 PLX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is RY03 PLX safe to buy?

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