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YF53 KMV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 41,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 41,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,674 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,384 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 26,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 17,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 5,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,177 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,177 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,545 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 KMV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF53 KMV, 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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YF53 KMV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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