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RY53 AXT

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

40,471 mi
Last recorded40,471 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 AXT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,168 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 34,168 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,161 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 31,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,698 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,698 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front strut top mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,328 miles

Offside front strut top mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,613 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear markers.

centre exhaust mount corroded.

offside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front strut top bearing starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 58,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres getting close to wear markers.

centre exhaust mount corroded.

offside front brake disc begining to warp.

offside front strut top bearing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,186 miles

front passinger seat belt buckle poor operation

o/s/f arch splash guard loose

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 45,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

nail/screw in n/s rear tyre

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet contition

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear seat belt not running straight to seat, diverted over dog guard.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,698 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear seat belt not running straight to seat, diverted over dog guard.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,421 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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RY53 AXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RY53 AXT, 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 RY53 AXT registered?

RY53 AXT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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