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YA53 DZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

25,226 mi
Last recorded25,226 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,226 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 22,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear lamp damaged

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2016 19,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear lamp damaged

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,336 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint boot slightly damaged

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Nov 2015 14,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front bottom ball joint boot slightly damaged

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 11,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 8,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look very low

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 6,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2012 6,240 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2011 3,984 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play at both sides steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 15 Dec 2011 3,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear brake pads look low

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play at both sides steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19 miles

nearside rear shocker damp

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 10 Nov 2010 13 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear shocker damp

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 73,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,468 miles

rear discs corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2008 62,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 56,328 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,209 miles

offside front inner brake pads looks low

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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YA53 DZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA53 DZC, 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 YA53 DZC registered?

YA53 DZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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