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LY53 AFU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 AFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens fading/beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 59,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,651 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,683 miles

1.Slight fluid leak on n/s/f suspension leg 2.Slight wear in o/s steering rack 3.Front brake discs starting to corrode 4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside egde.

5. Rear brake pads wearing low. 6. Slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 9 May 2014 37,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2014 98,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,394 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming low on edge

Fail 24 Oct 2011 15,873 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 6,281 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,086 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,377 miles

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

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 AFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

LY53 AFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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