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HY53 TXE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EM light on

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers worn

heat sheild rattle at rear

offside front top strut bearing noisey

play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 21 Nov 2018 60,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EM light on

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers worn

heat sheild rattle at rear

offside front top strut bearing noisey

play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,119 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,980 miles

Centre Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

slight play steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,980 miles

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

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

Centre Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

slight play steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 26,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 19,803 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 12,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 4,862 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 4,861 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 21,384 miles

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

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 TXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

HY53 TXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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