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YR53 HYX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HYX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 128,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,935 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,898 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,977 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 100,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,630 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front seat-backs - play

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and out of shape

rear brake hose ferrules / front coil springs / front anti-roll bar mount brackets - corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,099 miles

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front brake disc inner face corroding

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,099 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

nearside rear front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside front brake disc inner face corroding

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

nearside front and nearside rear inner wheel rim damage

nearside front brake fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

nearside rear seat back - play

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,376 miles

Oil leak

front brake disks pitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake disks pitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 43,882 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,402 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,779 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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YR53 HYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR53 HYX, 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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YR53 HYX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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