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WV53 YSJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,232 mi
Last recorded89,232 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YSJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,232 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper linkage worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,232 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper linkage worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,464 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside wiper blade missing part of screen

Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,463 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside wiper blade missing part of screen

Pass 13 Sep 2014 74,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,251 miles

rear exhaust mount deterioated but exhaust secure

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust mount deterioated but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,420 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer bracket detached but exhaust adequately supported.

TPMS fault indicated.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer bracket detached but exhaust adequately supported.

TPMS fault indicated.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,854 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 34,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,359 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake tying on

unable to testoffside rear wheel bearing (brake tying on hard)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,596 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 20,596 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

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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WV53 YSJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WV53 YSJ, 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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WV53 YSJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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