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EJ53 YXX

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,182 mi
Last recorded24,182 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YXX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 24,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,995 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 19,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,391 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 15,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 12,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,183 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 3,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 3,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,731 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,931 miles

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

both headlight aims adjusted

Fail 7 Dec 2006 27,926 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

headlight aims slightly high, both adjusted

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 YXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YXX, 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 EJ53 YXX registered?

EJ53 YXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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