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YF53 KUJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KUJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe corroded at rear axle

Fail 22 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe corroded at rear axle

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,664 miles

n/s steeringg rack arm

o/s steering rack arm

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,664 miles

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

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

n/s steeringg rack arm

o/s steering rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,195 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 47,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 26,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner front brake pads wearing low

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

rear brake discs surface corrosion

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 KUJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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