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YF53 UFY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,282 mi
Last recorded23,282 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UFY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 23,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Roll bar bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets not aimed at the screen. (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 20,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012
Pass 6 Dec 2011

Advise rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2011

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

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

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

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

Advise rear no plate deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,670 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,065 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,065 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

suspect front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,962 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 UFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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