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DY53 SYF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SYF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,837 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,898 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 65,642 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,655 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,817 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,811 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,314 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,465 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 16,464 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,545 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,626 miles

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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DY53 SYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY53 SYF, 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 DY53 SYF registered?

DY53 SYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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