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PX53 YXJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,364 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2010 63,363 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,622 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,586 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,278 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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PX53 YXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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