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SH53 YHZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 YHZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,481 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,557 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,365 miles

o/s/f steering rack joint has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,392 miles

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

parking brake fault indicated

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

parking brake fault indicated

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 5,365 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,853 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 26,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SH53 YHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH53 YHZ, 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 SH53 YHZ registered?

SH53 YHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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