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YF53 VGJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VGJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,034 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 86,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,242 miles

Inner Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 80,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,534 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 72,534 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 58,856 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,327 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 38,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 25,526 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 15,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 15,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 5,421 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2011 5,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 670,361 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 60,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,298 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,146 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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YF53 VGJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

YF53 VGJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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