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YE53 TLV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,409 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,746 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,746 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,048 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 17,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,733 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 12,733 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 6,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,989 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,643 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front rack rod end

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,378 miles

slight play in nearside front rack rod end

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,720 miles

rear tyres low tread

slight play in nearside front rack rod

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,218 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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YE53 TLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YE53 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

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

Is YE53 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 TLV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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