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LJ53 YUA

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,978 mi
Last recorded42,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YUA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,978 miles

Both tie rods have minor play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 42,977 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear and center mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tie rods have play

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,180 miles

Both inner tie rods have play

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 31,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner tie rods have play

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 23,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 23,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat at n/s/r

Fail 13 Jan 2015 7,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat at n/s/r

Fail 13 Jan 2014 2,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear wiper u/s

Pass 13 Jan 2014 2,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,060 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,060 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Dec 2010 51,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,254 miles

Child carry cot fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt - This apparatus does not appear to be fitted correctly as it is loose and not secure

Child seat Off side rear seat position Not fitted to seat belt

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

Tail gate damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child carry cot fitted to Near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt - This apparatus does not appear to be fitted correctly as it is loose and not secure

Child seat Off side rear seat position Not fitted to seat belt

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

Tail gate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2008

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,148 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,502 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyer outer edge wearing close to legal limit

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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LJ53 YUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJ53 YUA, 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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LJ53 YUA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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