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AU53 YVY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,534 mi
Last recorded44,534 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YVY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper is loose

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 38,397 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,282 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has chip in side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 62,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,879 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,879 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,859 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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AU53 YVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU53 YVY, 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 AU53 YVY registered?

AU53 YVY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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