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LY53 ABK

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,904 mi
Last recorded93,904 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ABK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,904 miles

Advise; Slight play at both inner steering rack inner tie rod.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,188 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [at both sides] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,236 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 88,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [gaiter in -secure] (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,685 miles

Advise; both front tyre worn @ inner / outer edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output [both sides] (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,486 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,428 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,798 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,899 miles

front beam pattern slightly waek due to old stickers on headlamps

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,899 miles

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

front beam pattern slightly waek due to old stickers on headlamps

Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,306 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,994 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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LY53 ABK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY53 ABK, 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 LY53 ABK registered?

LY53 ABK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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