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YB53 ZYR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,109 mi
Last recorded38,109 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,109 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 38,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,916 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 30,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,697 miles

slight noise from both front suspension leg tops

wear to outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 22,697 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both front suspension leg tops

wear to outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 13,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,409 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 5,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,495 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,407 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,403 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZYR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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