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RF53 YWC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YWC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 40,160 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 30,130 miles

Nearside Front play in steering arm joint

Offside Front play in steering arm joint

Fail 18 May 2016 30,130 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm joint

Offside Front play in steering arm joint

Fail 3 May 2016 30,080 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

Pass 11 May 2015 29,465 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 22,115 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 21,937 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2014 36,388 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 13,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2013 13,099 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 3,618 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,686 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking round outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2009 19,686 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres slightly cracking round outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 18,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head lamp produces an incorrect pattern. Visual inspection shows bulb has been incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,527 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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RF53 YWC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RF53 YWC, 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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RF53 YWC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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