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LY53 AEJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,893 mi
Last recorded24,893 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AEJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,893 miles

both front tyres bald on edges, on 2-3 mm

both headlamp lenses in poor condition , still has beam pattern

both rear springs rusty

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust box leaking on seam

Fail 24 Nov 2016 24,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust box leaking on seam

n/s mirror glass cracked

both front tyres bald on edges, on 2-3 mm

both headlamp lenses in poor condition , still has beam pattern

both rear springs rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,380 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lamps deteriorated but still giving correct beam

osr seat belt case missing but still locking and unlocking ok

rear back box leaking exhaust gas

rear wiper smearing screen

Fail 3 Dec 2015 22,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lamps deteriorated but still giving correct beam

front discs lipped badly

osr seat belt case missing but still locking and unlocking ok

rear back box leaking exhaust gas

rear discs lipped badly

rear wiper smearing screen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,037 miles

front brake pads low

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r brake pad low

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts, no cords showing

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

rear silencer leaking on rear box seam

Fail 8 Dec 2014 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads low

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r brake pad low

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts, no cords showing

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

rear silencer leaking on rear box seam

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,913 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 4,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,149 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing on seam

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,919 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,160 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 20,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,200 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 AEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AEJ, 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 AEJ registered?

LY53 AEJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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