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YF53 VDC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,292 mi
Last recorded7,292 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 7,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 209 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,457 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 44,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,045 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 VDC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

YF53 VDC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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