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HY53 VFD

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VFD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015

Offside Front Inner Rack joint has play

Park brake just passed at 17%

Wheel trims & engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Rack joint has play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Park brake just passed at 17%

Wheel trims & engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r handbhake cable outer casing slightly perished

slight movement in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clildseat is fitted to nearside front seat, adult belt was not fully inspected.

clildseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt was not fully inspected.

nearside front tyre has worn bald on outside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat in offside and nearside rear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat in offside and nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,402 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully check adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs are corroded on the edge

Fail 6 Oct 2012 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully check 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)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs are corroded on the edge

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,510 miles

slight wear o,s front of steering rack.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,911 miles

o/s/f inner track rod joint slight wear

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f inner track rod joint slight wear

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,192 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 26,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o.s.r.tyre close to limit.

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 VFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

HY53 VFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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