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YF53 UVL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,385 mi
Last recorded9,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UVL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,385 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,272 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,148 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,355 miles

nearside front tyre @ 3mm

slight blow exhaust back box exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 19,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 UVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

YF53 UVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 UVL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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