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SA52 YSJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 104,540 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 104,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 95,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 88,330 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 88,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2012 80,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light is on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes look pitted ..... covered with grease and unable to fully asses..

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

new brakes are fitted to front and rear

power steering rack is damp with oil but no signes of leaking

Fail 19 May 2012 80,936 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light is on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes look pitted ..... covered with grease and unable to fully asses..

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

new brakes are fitted to front and rear

power steering rack is damp with oil but no signes of leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2012 80,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads sticking

Pass 19 May 2011 69,127 miles

Oil leak

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 69,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 47,875 miles

Old cv boot clip is covering NSF ABS toothed ring

Fail 18 May 2010 47,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine malfunction lamp is illuminated on Dashboard

Old cv boot clip is covering NSF ABS toothed ring

Pass 20 May 2009 37,699 miles

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

engine management light on

offside rear and nearside rear tyres showing signs of ageing

rear hatch will not open

rear wiper blade worn

wheel lignment req checking

Fail 20 May 2009 37,699 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear and nearside rear tyres showing signs of ageing

rear hatch will not open

rear wiper blade worn

wheel lignment req checking

Pass 20 May 2008 29,335 miles

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

management light on

Fail 16 May 2008 29,210 miles

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

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

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

management light on

Pass 15 May 2007 21,490 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer walls scuffed slightly

engine managment light on

Fail 12 May 2007 21,456 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyre outer walls scuffed

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,804 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded on outer edges

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 YSJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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