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DY53 TDU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TDU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded complete with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded complete with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,280 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Mar 2016 70,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,670 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,552 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,467 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,331 miles

nail in tyre

nearside rear seat belt not checked because of child seat fitted.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 16,331 miles

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear seat belt not checked because of child seat fitted.

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 TDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

DY53 TDU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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