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SA52 YSF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 YSF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge.)(205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 106,852 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged at caliper snapped. (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement twist. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,333 miles

Offside Rear tyre perish/cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perish/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,401 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 101,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 96,613 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,293 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,531 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perish cracks

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,528 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perish cracks

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,668 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on all discs

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,461 miles

offside rear disc inner surface corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,461 miles

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

offside rear disc inner surface corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty

o/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,406 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 17,661 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA52 YSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA52 YSF, 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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SA52 YSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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