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RY53 OWK

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,738 mi
Last recorded35,738 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass broken

noise from front suspension when steering turned no faults found

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear inner brake pads appear worn

some corrosion on brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2015 355,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass broken

noise from front suspension when steering turned no faults found

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear inner brake pads appear worn

some corrosion on brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brakes out of balance

horn not very loud

nearside front inner wheelrim buckled

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

some corrosion to rear discs and rear brakes binding

unable to see rear inner brakepads clearly but appear ok

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brakes out of balance

horn not very loud

nearside front inner wheelrim buckled

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

some corrosion to rear discs and rear brakes binding

unable to see rear inner brakepads clearly but appear ok

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust centre and rear mounting rubbers deteriorated

horn not very loud

nearside and offside front strut top bushes noisey on lock to lock check

offside front seatbelt fluffing on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

play in nearside and offside steering rack (more so in offside)

rear wiper split

signs of past rubbing of nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses on inner covers

Fail 25 Feb 2013 24,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust centre and rear mounting rubbers deteriorated

horn not very loud

nearside and offside front strut top bushes noisey on lock to lock check

offside front seatbelt fluffing on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

play in nearside and offside steering rack (more so in offside)

rear wiper split

signs of past rubbing of nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses on inner covers

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 3,088 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 3,086 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,158 miles

injection light on

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 6 Mar 2010 78,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

injection light on

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,179 miles

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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2007 45,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,963 miles

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 OWK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

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

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