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YD53 TCZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TCZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,056 miles

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

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

scratches on windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2016 159,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers have snapped but it is supported by the safety straps

Fail 19 Dec 2016 151,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke rattles badly on acceleration (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers have snapped but it is supported by the safety straps

Pass 22 Dec 2015 149,463 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 149,463 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,239 miles

osf foglamp smashed

Pass 20 Nov 2013 122,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 122,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,981 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 121,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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YD53 TCZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YD53 TCZ, 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 YD53 TCZ registered?

YD53 TCZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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