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LJ53 YUB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,936 mi
Last recorded52,936 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YUB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,936 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,226 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge and close to exposing the cords

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge and close to exposing the cords

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Small crack (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 37,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split and torn (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Small crack (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,682 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,449 miles

Front washers just met minimum requirements of reaching the screen

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2013 11,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch near end of life.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front door mirror glass split.

Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend service.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 11,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch near end of life.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front door mirror glass split.

Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend service.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 3,203 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,424 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,421 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,848 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,362 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 27,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn below limit on outer edges.

number plates starting to fade.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,488 miles

front tyres worn below limit on outer edges.

number plates starting to fade.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,357 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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LJ53 YUB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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