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YB53 SJY

2003 Renault Scenic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,180 mi
Last recorded137,180 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 SJY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,180 miles

Battery loose but not likely to fall over

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear showing a slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 137,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery loose but not likely to fall over

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear showing a slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016

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

Offside Front tyre showing slight damage to sidewalls.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 8 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre showing slight damage to sidewalls.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,143 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,099 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,099 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,266 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 29,266 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 SJY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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