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PY53 HWW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 HWW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,261 miles

front no plate slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,740 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet stay loose

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate on outer faces

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 67,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,271 miles

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2007 53,271 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,404 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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PY53 HWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

PY53 HWW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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