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YG53 HJU

2003 Renault Scenic

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 HJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 95,120 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,800 miles

lateral bar under rear floorpan corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,643 miles

advise rear support bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,936 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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YG53 HJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG53 HJU, 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 YG53 HJU registered?

YG53 HJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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