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RY53 HZB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,076 mi
Last recorded6,076 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HZB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,076 miles

NEW CLUSTER FITTED MILEAGE BEFORE 85662 MILES

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 6,074 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

NEW CLUSTER FITTED MILEAGE BEFORE 85662 MILES

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,979 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded/scored!

rear discs corroded/scored!

Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded/scored!

rear discs corroded/scored!

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,947 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,691 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

recomend when pads replaced disc should be closer inspected and measured

service light on

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,080 miles

adv on front brake pads 80/00 worn

adv on rear brake pads 80/00 worn

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,430 miles

Both rear tyre treads becoming low.

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 HZB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

RY53 HZB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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