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BD53 YMX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,431 mi
Last recorded33,431 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YMX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,431 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 33,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 25,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 15,186 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 4,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,182 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,108 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,108 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Drivers window does not work.

Nearside front tyre close to the legal limit.Tyre size 205/55x16V.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,038 miles

Drivers Window does not operate.

The Offside rear tyre is worn to 2.0mm.Tyre size 205/55x16 V.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,647 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 25,647 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both Rear Tyres worn low.(205/55x16 H). Nearside 2.0mm,Offside 3.0mm.

Front Brake-pads are worn low.

Nearside Door mirror damaged.

Rear Seatbelts NOT tested,seats folded down.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,396 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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BD53 YMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD53 YMX, 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 BD53 YMX registered?

BD53 YMX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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