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YE53 TLJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,586 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 46,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,095 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

front pads and discs worn to limit

movement in osf rackend

nsr tyre worn

osr brake grabbing

osr tyre worn to limit

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 23 Dec 2010 22,095 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust rubbers cracking

front pads and discs worn to limit

movement in osf rackend

nsr tyre worn

osr brake grabbing

osr tyre worn to limit

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,042 miles

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,162 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 7,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,432 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YE53 TLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE53 TLJ, 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 YE53 TLJ registered?

YE53 TLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YE53 TLJ safe to buy?

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