MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
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)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in both rack ends
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
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)
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)
Both tie-rods play
O/S cv boot weaping
Rear Pad`s very low
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
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
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
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
OSF AND NSF DRAG LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
OSF CV BOOT DAMP
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
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
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both rear tyres close to limit
How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YB53 SHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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