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HY53 ZXG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,422 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 60,413 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mount bearings worn and knocking on lock to lock

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mount bearings worn and knocking on lock to lock

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,021 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,021 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 1,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 1,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,930 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,949 miles

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 ZXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

HY53 ZXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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