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MF52 YYW

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YYW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 167,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

return springs on rear calipers missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 154,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,298 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 144,287 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,861 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 138,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 135,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall showing signs of deteriation

Pass 21 Jan 2010 129,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 124,148 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 124,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 117,305 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 117,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,004 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 109,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,257 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 90,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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MF52 YYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MF52 YYW, 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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MF52 YYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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