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OV53 YSY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YSY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014

advise battery not 100%secure

advise both rear tyres going seriously bald on edges

advise drivers wiper blade going off screen

advise nearside number plate light fixing

advise nearside rear going bald outer edge

advise nearside washer jet inoperative but otherside compensates

advise number plates a little faded

advise rear exhaust box slight leaks

advise rear indicators going a little white in colour

advise starting/stopping of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2014

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

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

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

advise battery not 100%secure

advise both rear tyres going seriously bald on edges

advise drivers wiper blade going off screen

advise nearside number plate light fixing

advise nearside rear going bald outer edge

advise nearside washer jet inoperative but otherside compensates

advise number plates a little faded

advise rear exhaust box slight leaks

advise rear indicators going a little white in colour

advise starting/stopping of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,991 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f washer jet not working but drivers side supplying enough fluid to clear screen

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and barely legal

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,991 miles

Inner Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f washer jet not working but drivers side supplying enough fluid to clear screen

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and barely legal

Pass 18 Aug 2012 41,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,089 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 28,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 3,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 1,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 1,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,073 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,196 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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OV53 YSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV53 YSY, 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 OV53 YSY registered?

OV53 YSY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is OV53 YSY safe to buy?

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