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YH53 YUR

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YUR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013
Fail 20 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 97,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 92,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 10 Sep 2010 84,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag fault warning light on

brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 YUR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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