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YG53 HHV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HHV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,136 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 145,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 139,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers inside door handle casing missing

Drivers window does not work

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

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

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

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 135,703 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers inside door handle casing missing

Drivers window does not work

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

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

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

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 131,999 miles

refer to previous test for advisories

Fail 20 Feb 2015 131,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Feb 2014 126,674 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 126,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,630 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 120,615 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 110,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,285 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 49,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,491 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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YG53 HHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YG53 HHV, 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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YG53 HHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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