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VK53 YFH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,441 mi
Last recorded50,441 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YFH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both outer cv boots secured with cable ties

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2020 50,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both outer cv boots secured with cable ties

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside cv boot secured with cable tie

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,052 miles

Condensation in offside headlight

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside cv boot secured with cable tie

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,794 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease(secured with cable tie)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 22,581 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 17,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 14,777 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 2,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,218 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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VK53 YFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 YFH, 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 VK53 YFH registered?

VK53 YFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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