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WF53 YVE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

46,406 mi
Last recorded46,406 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 46,406 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 46,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 43,494 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 41,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,307 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,667 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 37,667 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in nearside tie rod

Play in offside tie rod

Fail 3 Oct 2017 31,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in nearside tie rod

Play in offside tie rod

Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,119 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in nearside tie rod

Slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in nearside tie rod

Slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,194 miles

Both sides front inner tie rod joints slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 24,192 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both sides front inner tie rod joints slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,175 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both tie rods

Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both tie rods

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both sides tie rods

Fail 25 Sep 2013 16,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both sides tie rods

Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 6,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play both front steering rack arms

Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play both front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Oct 2010 145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s no plate light loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,251 miles

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

wipers poor / discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,849 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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WF53 YVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WF53 YVE, 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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WF53 YVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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