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DY53 SYP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,365 mi
Last recorded8,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SYP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 8,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,447 miles

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

long foot brake travel

Fail 19 Jul 2012 91,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

coolant level low

long foot brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,899 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres worn

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Offside front tyre screw punctured

Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and nearside rear tyres worn

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre screw punctured

Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,367 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsf & nsr childseats fitted

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,367 miles

nsf & nsr childseats fitted

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,303 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,347 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,619 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

o/s and n/s rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,300 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 SYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DY53 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

DY53 SYP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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