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YF53 VAH

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,297 mi
Last recorded30,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VAH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 24,177 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 12,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,884 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 12,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on tread limit tread

n/s/r tyre on tread limit

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on tread limit & very worn inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 8,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Nov 2013 8,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,634 miles

play @ o/s/f inner trak arm joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 1,437 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,523 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 41,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,710 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,708 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 VAH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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