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HY53 PZK

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

137,012 mi
Last recorded137,012 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 PZK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 131,380 miles

brake pipe corroded

handbrake operation tight

nail n/s/r tyre

slight power steering fluid leak (pump)

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,555 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,447 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,852 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished (205/50/16)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 119,852 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished (205/50/16)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,848 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and cracked (205/50/16)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,304 miles

Some perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle Support Beam Weakened Due To Corrosion

Washers Have Poor Aims

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,983 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT IN TREAD

Fail 20 Aug 2013 94,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT IN TREAD

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,900 miles

front brake judder + imbalance

o/s/f outer c-v boot in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

front brake judder + imbalance

o/s/f inner c-v boot in poor condition

under-inflated tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,279 miles

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

thermostat housing weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,066 miles

coolant leak

movement in n/s/ and o/s wheel bearings

o/s/r panel damaged

screen chipped

Fail 16 Aug 2010 75,066 miles

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

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

coolant leak

movement in n/s/ and o/s wheel bearings

o/s/r panel damaged

screen chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,442 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,891 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 PZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PZK, 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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HY53 PZK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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