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SL53 YLN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YLN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 58,691 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 58,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,371 miles

Front off side bottom ball joint has some play

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front outter CV boot is starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,371 miles

Front off side bottom ball joint has some play

near side front outter CV boot is starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 May 2012 27,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2011 20,576 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to Nearside Rear Seat not allowing full inspection of Seatbelt.

Offside Front Top strut mounting clicking and slightly siezed while turning steering on lock to lock.

Oil leak at Nearside Inner driveshaft gearbox seal.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,356 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 5,356 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,646 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,113 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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SL53 YLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL53 YLN, 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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SL53 YLN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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