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HY53 TCO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,981 mi
Last recorded48,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TCO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,981 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn pads appear low noise from n/s hub

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear tyres low tread cracking in treads and worn edges

n/s front tyre low tread and deteriorted in treads

play in n/s steering rack end strong advise

rear exhaust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn pads appear low noise from n/s hub

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear tyres low tread cracking in treads and worn edges

n/s front tyre low tread and deteriorted in treads

play in n/s steering rack end strong advise

rear exhaust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,141 miles

both rear tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads

rear exhaust silencer and exhaust rubber deteriarating

rear n/s seat belt accepter cover broken

rear wiper worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads

rear exhaust silencer and exhaust rubber deteriarating

rear n/s seat belt accepter cover broken

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 24,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,534 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,533 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,902 miles

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

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 TCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

HY53 TCO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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