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HY53 TFO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,754 mi
Last recorded24,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TFO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,754 miles

Engine malfunction displayed.

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test O/s and centre seats removed. ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 24,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine malfunction displayed.

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test O/s and centre seats removed. ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,876 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant level low

front washers only work when rear washer switch operated

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside rear and centre seats not fitted at time of test

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight play/wear in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 21 Jul 2016 16,651 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant level low

front washers only work when rear washer switch operated

nearside mirror glass corroded

offside rear and centre seats not fitted at time of test

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight play/wear in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,824 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f CV boots loose

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 2,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,289 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,182 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering arm joint

Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,174 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight play in offside steering arm joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,747 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 73,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at its fixings

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at its fixings

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,592 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,123 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TFO, 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 TFO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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