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YF53 OJT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,835 mi
Last recorded45,835 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 45,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 45,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear wiper blade broken off

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust rubber broken

oil leak and oil level minimum

play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2015 36,742 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,742 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 29,171 miles

Advise rear exhaust mount in poor condition

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 29,072 miles

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

Advise rear exhaust mount in poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 18,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 18,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 18,749 miles

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

nerside steering rack inner tie rod has play

offside rear tyre soft and mis shaped

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,592 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 29,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,892 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 OJT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

YF53 OJT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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