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SY53 YXB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YXB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,075 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front no.plate cracked

rear wiper worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

e.m.l. light on

front discs worn /corroded

front no.plate cracked

rear pads low

rear wiper worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,048 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,789 miles

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Aug 2008 33,890 miles

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

front no.plate cracked

slight cracking at rear tyres on outer walls

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 21,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear 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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SY53 YXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY53 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY53 YXB registered?

SY53 YXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is SY53 YXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 YXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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