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SY53 YXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 71,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,625 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 62,625 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 52,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 44,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 36,087 miles
Fail 16 May 2015

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

Pass 16 May 2014 27,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,938 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 22,938 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 18,975 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 11,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 11,446 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2010 31,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,326 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 38,326 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,950 miles

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

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 YXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

SY53 YXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SY53 YXD safe to buy?

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