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HY53 VBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 110,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play Detected In Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Rear Wiper Rubber Split/ Missing

Fail 31 Dec 2015 110,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Hose Split (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play Detected In Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Rear Wiper Rubber Split/ Missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Inner Shoulder To Secondary Rubber (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn slightly high pitched

offside cv boot slightly perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,995 miles

Nearside 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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,016 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

MINOR STONE CHIPS TO THE FRONT SCREEN

Fail 3 Feb 2011 62,011 miles

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

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

BOOT BUTTON MISSING

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

MINOR STONE CHIPS TO THE FRONT SCREEN

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,943 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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 VBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

HY53 VBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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