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YH53 VFR

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,655 mi
Last recorded21,655 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 21,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 21,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,887 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 11,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 7,510 miles

offside rack end has slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2012 3,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2012 3,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,660 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,938 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 VFR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

YH53 VFR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 VFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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