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YC53 GWL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GWL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,567 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,278 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in it

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,272 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,024 miles

Both Steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2017 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Rubbing on spring (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Rubbing on spring (3.5.1k)

Both Steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 24,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,822 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 16,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,015 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 9,014 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,834 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,833 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,147 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,023 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 13,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YC53 GWL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC53 GWL, 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 YC53 GWL registered?

YC53 GWL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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