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YF53 CYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,329 mi
Last recorded42,329 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer and centre rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and devoid of tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,008 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 11,007 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 5 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

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

Rear exhaust section corroded around seam.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 5 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

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

Rear exhaust section corroded around seam.

Pass 20 May 2013 45,463 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 45,463 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

small amount of restricted movement on both rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2012 42,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 36,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 36,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 30,980 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 30,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2009 24,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 12,560 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,051 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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YF53 CYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF53 CYJ, 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 YF53 CYJ registered?

YF53 CYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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