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OV53 YTD

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,102 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,102 miles

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,993 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 72,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,308 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,305 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both sides stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,442 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,787 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,191 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,132 miles

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

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

Offside 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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OV53 YTD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV53 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

OV53 YTD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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