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LY53 DFG

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 DFG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,183 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 14,088 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,966 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 8,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,387 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 DFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

LY53 DFG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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