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FY53 YEK

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,112 mi
Last recorded34,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YEK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,112 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,112 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013
Fail 8 Oct 2013

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 7,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 7,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,171 miles

wipers are worn

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

front brakes are worn

rear brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes are worn

rear brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

wipers are worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,180 miles

rear brake pads look low unable to see clearly

Fail 8 Jul 2008 36,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,831 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,381 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 21,533 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,533 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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FY53 YEK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 YEK, 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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FY53 YEK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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