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DY53 ZPW

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZPW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,245 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear door damaged

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

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock present in vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,245 miles

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear door damaged

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

Rear wiperblade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted can't test belt

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,290 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 80,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,643 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,578 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 21,576 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 19,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1)front brakes binding on.(2)rear brakes binding on.

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 ZPW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

DY53 ZPW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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