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PY53 DPX

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,339 mi
Last recorded144,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DPX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 144,339 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 144,339 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,401 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,324 miles

airbag light on dash display

rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 51,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

airbag light on dash display

rear brakes slightly binding on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,221 miles

all rear seats have been removed therefore no rear seatbelts tested

Fail 29 Jan 2010 43,221 miles

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

all rear seats have been removed therefore no rear seatbelts tested

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 24,840 miles

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

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

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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PY53 DPX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PY53 DPX, 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 PY53 DPX registered?

PY53 DPX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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