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HG53 YJP

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,410 mi
Last recorded43,410 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YJP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,111 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 40,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,702 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,275 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

play to both front inner steering arms

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2017 27,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

play to both front inner steering arms

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,274 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

front coil springs noisey on top bearings

odd size tyres front to rear axsle

play to n/s inner steering rack jiont

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,444 miles

Both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges and smooth but not in centre 3/4s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs in poor condition

Slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 28 Sep 2015 10,444 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges and smooth but not in centre 3/4s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs in poor condition

Slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,314 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,737 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 54,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,527 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,928 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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HG53 YJP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG53 YJP, 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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HG53 YJP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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