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YJ03 FXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,778 mi
Last recorded134,778 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 134,726 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 134,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 132,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 129,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2017 129,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2016 123,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner rack joints have slight play

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

rear diff samp

Fail 9 May 2016 123,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner rack joints have slight play

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

rear diff samp

Pass 15 May 2015 116,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 116,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 109,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 104,500 miles

Wear in n/s/f streering rack drumstick

bonnet release mechanism requires attention

o\s and n\s\f brake discs worn and rusty

wear in o\s\f steering rack drum stick

Fail 13 May 2013 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release mechanism requires attention

o\s and n\s\f brake discs worn and rusty

wear in o\s\f steering rack drum stick

Pass 10 May 2012 100,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 94,763 miles

rear disc becoming rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 90,088 miles

o\s\r brake disc rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,144 miles

rear brakes require attention

wear in o\s and n\s track rod ends

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,565 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 32,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s lower ball joint dust covers split.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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YJ03 FXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ03 FXD, 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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YJ03 FXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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