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YE53 VBV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,047 mi
Last recorded92,047 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,047 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust centre and rear mountings are deteroirating

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,214 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 66,460 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,469 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,495 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,122 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 17,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010
Fail 21 Sep 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,307 miles

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,837 miles

front number plate tarnished

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,595 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 VBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

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

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