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YH53 DFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,723 mi
Last recorded73,723 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

n/ sill slight damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,801 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,889 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,035 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,772 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,022 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,022 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,087 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,340 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 26,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,350 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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YH53 DFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH53 DFJ, 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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YH53 DFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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