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YE53 LHZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 LHZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,582 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 60,678 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,464 miles

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

weak headlight aim images

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 39,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 32,470 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2014 24,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 15,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,113 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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YE53 LHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YE53 LHZ, 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 YE53 LHZ registered?

YE53 LHZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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