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YB53 OUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,689 mi
Last recorded37,689 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 OUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,689 miles

Centre Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel [inner rack end] (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 37,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Rear Brake cable insecure [rubbing on coil spring] (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel [inner rack end] (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,841 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre worn on very outside edge of tread,damage to near side rear wing.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre worn on very outside edge of tread,damage to near side rear wing.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,643 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,643 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,015 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YB53 OUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB53 OUW, 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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YB53 OUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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