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YE53 ZFN

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZFN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear re-tread tyre fitted

both front headlamps slightly misted over

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,039 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 49,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,958 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,653 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a front constant velocity joint appears worn, futher investigation may be needed

battery postive cover missing

n/s outer sill has filler

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil / damp close to limit

park brake outer cables in poor condition

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a front constant velocity joint appears worn, futher investigation may be needed

battery postive cover missing

n/s outer sill has filler

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil / damp close to limit

park brake outer cables in poor condition

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f steering arm has play

Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 12,915 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008

1/ mileage not found. 2/ slight brake bind at r/n/s. 3/ front no plate cracked. 4/ f/o/s tyre wearing on outer edge. 5/ rear wiper worn. 6/ low engine oil level.

Fail 21 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1/ mileage not found. 2/ slight brake bind at r/n/s. 3/ front no plate cracked. 4/ f/o/s tyre wearing on outer edge. 5/ rear wiper worn. 6/ low engine oil level.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 68,282 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 68,281 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,740 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 ZFN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZFN, 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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YE53 ZFN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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