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EJ53 YYN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,301 mi
Last recorded77,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YYN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edges 195/65/15

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and worn outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres bald on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,853 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,853 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brakes only just met the brake inbalance requirements . it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Feb 2013

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

electrical faults

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,613 miles

advisory.nearside steering arm,slight wear/movment at inner bush.

advisory.offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 31,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,242 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 YYN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

EJ53 YYN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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