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SY03 YTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,596 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 5 Jun 2013 89,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 28 May 2013 89,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr parking brake cable incorrectly fitted to caliper

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,691 miles

inner face of osr disc badly scored

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

inner face of osr disc badly scored

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,850 miles

nsr tyre inner sidewall starting to split

rear latterall bar corroded and holed

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall starting to split

rear latterall bar corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,018 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes as coated in grease

unable to open boot but access available to check required parts

Pass 25 May 2009 66,050 miles

bonnet does not appear to lock into position

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,220 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 38,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SY03 YTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY03 YTJ, 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 SY03 YTJ registered?

SY03 YTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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