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RY53 LXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

62,926 mi
Last recorded62,926 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 62,926 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 62,926 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,088 miles

Offside handbrake cable fouling rear shock

Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake cable fouling rear shock

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,983 miles

electric park brake motor loose fixing

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

electric park brake motor loose fixing

nearside front tyre bold outside edge of tyre

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 15 May 2014 37,228 miles

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

boot floor cracked in several places

rear bumper loose o/s & n/s

Fail 7 May 2014 37,217 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

boot floor cracked in several places

Pass 7 Jan 2013 336,636 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,639 miles

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

Offside 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 nearside rear tyre

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

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

play in n/s and o/s rack

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,450 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,346 miles

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

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

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet striker pin spring missing

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front fogs not working

horn quieter than normal Strongly Advise a new horn unit.

o/s front steering rack inner knuckle slight play.

o/s rear seat belt buckle casing broken

Fail 3 Feb 2011 23,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet striker pin spring missing

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant level low

front fogs not working

horn quieter than normal Strongly Advise a new horn unit.

o/s front A.B.S wiring route clip missing

o/s front steering rack inner knuckle slight play.

o/s rear seat belt buckle casing broken

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jan 2011 23,702 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear brake binding

play in rack

udnder trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 2,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Play in rack

Fail 12 Oct 2009 2,278 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,192 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,286 miles

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

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

wire conection as been rubbing on near side front drive shaft

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 LXU 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 52.4%.

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 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 LXU, 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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RY53 LXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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