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YH53 DFX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 DFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,125 miles

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

Offside Outer seal damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak. (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4x shocks corroded. (2.7.2a)

front and rear discs surface rust.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear discs surface rust.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer seal damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak. (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4x shocks corroded. (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,589 miles

accident damage n/s/r

both headlight lenses poor condition

slight blow tailpipe

Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

accident damage n/s/r

both headlight lenses poor condition

slight blow tailpipe

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses crazed

Fail 6 Jul 2015 29,674 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses crazed

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,564 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 25,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,035 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,663 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

osr brake rubbing slightly.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,663 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

osr brake rubbing slightly.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,454 miles

osr brake rubbing slightly.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,487 miles

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

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 DFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YH53 DFX, 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 YH53 DFX registered?

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

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