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EJ53 YGY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YGY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,740 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,038 miles

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

Play in both near side & off side steering track rods under gaiters

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,965 miles

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

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

Play in both near side & off side steering track rods under gaiters

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearsie steering rack swivel

Tyre pressure warning message on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAULT. SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK SWIVEL

Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,274 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM FAULT. SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK SWIVEL

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,973 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in inner joint detected at road wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight binding to offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,252 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,252 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,219 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,219 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to check off-side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,640 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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EJ53 YGY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ53 YGY, 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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EJ53 YGY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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