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PX53 YXG

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,384 mi
Last recorded49,384 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,384 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,838 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

items removed from view

windscreen has a scratch caused by use of a defective wiper

Fail 29 Feb 2016 46,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking leaking from join to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAKING HOSE

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

engine management light on

items removed from view

windscreen has a scratch caused by use of a defective wiper

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,654 miles

Underside rusty and poor in places

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 32,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 32,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,968 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 5,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2009 5,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 31,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,822 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked. (child seat fitted)

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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PX53 YXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green 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 PX53 YXG, 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 PX53 YXG registered?

PX53 YXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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