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SY53 ZRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,932 mi
Last recorded55,932 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 55,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 55,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 55,924 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,909 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rod

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,334 miles

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

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

Temporary mirror fitted to offside wing mirror

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,568 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,568 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,452 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,342 miles

slight deteioration of front and rear number plates

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 ZRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY53 ZRU, 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 SY53 ZRU registered?

SY53 ZRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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