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YB53 YBJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,931 mi
Last recorded72,931 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YBJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 72,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,231 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,397 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 40,330 miles

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 split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,669 miles

N/S Rear brake pipe to flex corroded.

N/S rear tyre at 2mm.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 28,656 miles

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

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

N/S Rear brake pipe to flex corroded.

N/S rear tyre at 2mm.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 17,257 miles

O/S rear tyre at 2mm and worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,236 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,542 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,742 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,561 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,694 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs showing slightly white light

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,426 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 YBJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

YB53 YBJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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