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YF53 UFX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 158,571 miles

Front All position lamps not working Both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 146,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front shocker top bearings slightly worn

osf steering arm slightly worn

Fail 12 Jan 2015 133,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front shocker top bearings slightly worn

osf steering arm slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,689 miles

N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / N/S HEADLIGHT ./ NOISE ON N/S/F TOP MOUNT BEARING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F RACK ARM / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX / SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS /

N/S/R TYRE 2.2MM / O/S/R TYRE 2.8MM / UNDER TRAY FITTED / REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 15 Jan 2014 116,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / N/S HEADLIGHT ./ NOISE ON N/S/F TOP MOUNT BEARING / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F RACK ARM / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX / SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS /

N/S/R TYRE 2.2MM / O/S/R TYRE 2.8MM / UNDER TRAY FITTED / REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer rubber.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,804 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 84,803 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,339 miles

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

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

noise from timing belt / waterpump area

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,337 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine tick over poor

noise from timing belt / waterpump area

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,813 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,018 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 UFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

YF53 UFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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