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SY53 DGX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 DGX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 146,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 135,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2018 135,372 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear outer CV boot insecure.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2017 128,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 122,254 miles

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

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2016 122,253 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 116,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear gaitors deteriorated

play in near side inner rack

Pass 26 May 2014 133,036 miles

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

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

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

osr wheel biending

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,458 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner track rod worn, rear diff oil seals leaking center rear brake light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner track rod worn, rear diff oil seals leaking center rear brake light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 91,929 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,773 miles

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

nearside macpherson strut pivot bearing is slightly siezed

offside macpherson strut pivot bearing is slightly siezed

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,773 miles

nearside macpherson strut pivot bearing is slightly siezed

offside macpherson strut pivot bearing is slightly siezed

Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,575 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 52,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY53 DGX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SY53 DGX, 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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SY53 DGX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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