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YB53 TYV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 TYV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,890 miles

both front strut top bearings have slight play

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber mount has snapped (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front strut top bearings have slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,492 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,438 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 18,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside and offside steering arm joints

Pass 6 Nov 2009 5,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,141 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 TYV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

YB53 TYV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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