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GF53 YBU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,548 mi
Last recorded52,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 52,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted time of test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 42,604 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 42,604 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,629 miles

all road wheels slight damage on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 31,468 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack to steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack to steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all road wheels slight damage on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 19,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,818 miles

Nearside front slight play steering arm inner ball joint

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

center & rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2014 8,818 miles

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

Nearside front slight play steering arm inner ball joint

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

center & rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,459 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER WORN & SPLIT

Fail 23 Dec 2013 99,459 miles

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER WORN & SPLIT

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,603 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,191 miles

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

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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GF53 YBU 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 68.4%.

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 GF53 YBU, 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 GF53 YBU registered?

GF53 YBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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