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LY53 AEE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22 mi
Last recorded22 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AEE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2017 22 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red cracked lens (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,833 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,162 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on the inner face

N/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,191 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,509 miles

rear brake discs corroding/scaled up

Fail 28 Oct 2010 58,509 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroding/scaled up

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,159 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,891 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 AEE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY53 AEE, 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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LY53 AEE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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