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YJ53 ZZP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,972 mi
Last recorded135,972 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZZP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,972 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bushers weak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bushers weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,092 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,092 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,375 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 126,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2013 122,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 118,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 118,814 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 103,752 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 103,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,735 miles

front/rear discs have slight corossion due to vehicle been standing-should clean up with use.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,661 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 66,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,685 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 48,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YJ53 ZZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YJ53 ZZP, 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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YJ53 ZZP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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