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HY53 VEW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 100,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play inner steering arm

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play inner steering arm

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

Fail 29 May 2020 100,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Slight play inner steering arm

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play inner steering arm

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,765 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn heavily on edges

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake fault message on dash but pass roller brake test

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn heavily on edges

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake fault message on dash but pass roller brake test

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,294 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

parking brake fault on dash, passed brake roller test

slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

window washers weak

Pass 26 May 2015 71,547 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 71,546 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 69,747 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 69,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,708 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 18 May 2012 67,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,406 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 57,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 39,352 miles

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

rear wiper split

tyre size 195/65r15t

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

engine bay covered by undertray

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 VEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

HY53 VEW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HY53 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 VEW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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