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RY53 HZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,081 mi
Last recorded28,081 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 HZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,081 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 28,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,650 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 23,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 10,335 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 66,169 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 66,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,436 miles

Front registration plate beginning to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 28 Nov 2009 53,436 miles

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

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

Front registration plate beginning to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,301 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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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RY53 HZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY53 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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