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YG03 HYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 HYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle lateral bar corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 115,950 miles

rear lateral bar corroded and incmplete

Fail 6 Feb 2020 115,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear lateral bar corroded and incmplete

Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,180 miles

oil light flickering on and off at idle speed

rear lateral bar excess corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,180 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light flickering on and off at idle speed

rear lateral bar excess corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,582 miles

Central stop light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brace behind fuel tank corroded away in centre (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear centre cross member corroded,

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,095 miles

rear lower brace bar corrodied and incomplete

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,095 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear lower brace bar corrodied and incomplete

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,406 miles

lateral vibration bar corroded and broken

Fail 6 Mar 2015 94,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lateral vibration bar corroded and broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,974 miles

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

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

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

oil pressure light comes on and off, rear sound dampening beam corroded, n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen (185/65r15)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

oil pressure light comes on and off, rear sound dampening beam corroded, n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen (185/65r15)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,736 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,428 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,364 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,230 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YG03 HYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YG03 HYJ, 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 YG03 HYJ registered?

YG03 HYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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