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MK53 YRJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,735 mi
Last recorded35,735 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YRJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,735 miles

nearside front inner tie bar has slight play

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front inner tie bar has slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 32,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 25,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

some play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,797 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

some play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,191 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 18,160 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 8,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,104 miles

Nearside 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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MK53 YRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MK53 YRJ, 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 MK53 YRJ registered?

MK53 YRJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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