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YB53 SHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,584 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,219 miles

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

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,221 miles

Both tie-rods play

O/S cv boot weaping

Rear Pad`s very low

Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both tie-rods play

O/S cv boot weaping

Rear Pad`s very low

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,784 miles

Both drum sticks have play

Both front top mounts worn

Front and rear brakes high imbalances

Headlight lense`s starting too go misty

N/S/R tyre soft and bald outer edge

O/S outer C.V boot leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,784 miles

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

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

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

Both drum sticks have play

Both front top mounts worn

Front and rear brakes high imbalances

Headlight lense`s starting too go misty

N/S/R tyre soft and bald outer edge

O/S outer C.V boot leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,251 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OSF AND NSF DRAG LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

OSF CV BOOT DAMP

Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,949 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6 M LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NSF AND OSF STEERING ARMS HAVE PLAY IN

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

OSF CV BOOT DAMP

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,949 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6 M LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NSF AND OSF STEERING ARMS HAVE PLAY IN

OSF CV BOOT DAMP

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,783 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 2,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,626 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,796 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 SHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SHJ, 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 YB53 SHJ registered?

YB53 SHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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