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YB53 PKC

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,711 mi
Last recorded91,711 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 PKC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are worn close to the limit and worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,351 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,068 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,647 miles

Oil leak

hi-level stop lamp innop`.osr wheel arch/sill corroding.

osr tyre worn to 2mm in places [lower on edges nearly bald in places] nsf allso bald on edge. [205/60*16] close to MOT limit

rear brake discs worn/deteriorating on inner surface edges.slight play in ends of steering rack.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

hi-level stop lamp innop`.osr wheel arch/sill corroding.

osr tyre worn to 2mm in places [lower on edges nearly bald in places] nsf allso bald on edge. [205/60*16] close to MOT limit

rear brake discs worn/deteriorating on inner surface edges.slight play in ends of steering rack.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,439 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,241 miles

engine oil leak

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Fail 26 Nov 2009 52,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,503 miles

steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,785 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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YB53 PKC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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