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PY53 DRZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,979 mi
Last recorded143,979 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DRZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 143,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 111,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2015 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 89,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2014 89,456 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2013 75,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 65,124 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers side wiperlinkage worn

Fail 25 May 2012 65,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers side wiperlinkage worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,050 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DRZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DRZ, 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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PY53 DRZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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