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HY53 OBV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,818 mi
Last recorded61,818 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 61,818 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust mount broken but failsafe

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,353 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but fail safe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 40,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 34,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 34,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 27,395 miles

Engine stalls at idle now and again

Pass 28 May 2013 18,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2013 18,687 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2012 12,423 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin\front brake discs slightly worn\os wiper for clearance of screen

Fail 28 May 2012 12,423 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin\front brake discs slightly worn\os wiper for clearance of screen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,050 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,597 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,984 miles

front brake pads look to be wearing low

nearside front tyre tread becoming low

offside front tyre tread low on innside edge

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look to be wearing low

heat sheild touching exhaust

nearside front tyre tread becoming low

offside front tyre tread low on innside edge

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 7 May 2008 49,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

O/S/R outer brake pad on min thickness

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

O/S/R outer brake pad on min thickness

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,188 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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HY53 OBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY53 OBV, 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 HY53 OBV registered?

HY53 OBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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