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YF53 OHC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

7,579 mi
Last recorded7,579 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OHC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 7,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle to rear. Both pipes. including front to middle connectors. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outer handle sticking open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outer handle sticking open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed outer handle sticking open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Middle to rear. Both ferrules on both flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front VIN number in windscreen slightly damaged, but still legible.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 6,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 6,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear sections both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 4,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 3,263 miles

Spare tyre defective Under inflated. ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 1,691 miles

Both rear shockers have very corroded casings

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and flex pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 1,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to floor along front half (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear shockers have very corroded casings

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and flex pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Engine very low on coolant at start of test

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,842 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 64,842 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,160 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 58,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,427 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 31,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,631 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,676 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,390 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 OHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YF53 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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