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SD53 YGZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 YGZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

top stut bearings worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

top stut bearings worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,070 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,768 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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SD53 YGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD53 YGZ, 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 SD53 YGZ registered?

SD53 YGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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