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YC53 GYB

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer sill damaged

slight bind from offside rear brake

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear outer sill damaged

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside sill damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,767 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,724 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,712 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 27,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,775 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,897 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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YC53 GYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC53 GYB, 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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YC53 GYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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