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RY53 LVU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,335 mi
Last recorded49,335 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LVU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,335 miles

Both front steering arms inner joints slight play but NOT detected at steering wheel

Check emissions warning lamp illuminated

EML on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front steering arms inner joints slight play but NOT detected at steering wheel

Check emissions warning lamp illuminated

EML on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,768 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in inner track rod

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

eml on

Fail 7 Nov 2015 32,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front slight play in inner track rod

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front slight play in inner track rod

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

eml on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 26,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken held on with cable tie

off side front door hinge worn

off side rear tyre has cracks in the side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads getting low??and discs slightly distorted

offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brake pads getting low??

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked

slight moevment in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,879 miles

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked

slight moevment in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,026 miles

engine under tray fitted, not all testable components fully tested.

n/s washer jet poor.

plastic engine covers fitted, not all testable items fully tested.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 LVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

RY53 LVU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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