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YB53 TZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,409 mi
Last recorded26,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,409 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,408 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 11,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 11,972 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 1 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel sealing washer cracking not split

rear wiper split

slight play in steering arms

Pass 24 Nov 2011 1 miles

rear wiper split

slight play in steering arms

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel sealing washer cracking not split

Fail 20 Dec 2010 72,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,686 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,741 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear no.plate delaminating.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,353 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 49,353 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,441 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 TZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

YB53 TZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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