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RY53 CAU

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,107 mi
Last recorded20,107 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 20,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 16,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 14,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front top suspension mount bearing worn

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,431 miles

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

Nearside front top suspension mount bearing worn

Offside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 11,561 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 11,561 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr wheel bearing slight noise

play in steering rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 8,553 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight battery movement.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 6,027 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 4,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight wear in NSF suspension top mount

Fail 2 Jun 2010 1,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,806 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,764 miles

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

slight play in both sides steering rack inner ball joints

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 CAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY53 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

RY53 CAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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