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RY53 KTX

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,314 mi
Last recorded20,314 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KTX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 20,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shouilders

Offside Rear brake binding slightly. pads wearing prematurely

Offside Rear indicator faded in colour

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 14,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on shouilders

Offside Rear brake binding slightly. pads wearing prematurely

Offside Rear indicator faded in colour

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 9,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake bind

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

Fail 21 May 2015 9,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake bind

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,862 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 4 Jun 2014 4,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 29 May 2013 540 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front steering arm has play

offside front steering arm has play

Pass 29 May 2013 540 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front steering arm has play

offside front steering arm has play

Pass 24 May 2012 108,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 108,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,832 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 103,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Various small chips in both swept areas of front screen

Pass 4 Jun 2010
Fail 25 May 2010

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,575 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 76,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 May 2008 76,984 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,795 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 58,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,422 miles

Knock from front when steering turned lock to lock

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

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

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

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 KTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

RY53 KTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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