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YK53 TLZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,622 mi
Last recorded119,622 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 TLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,622 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 119,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,308 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front has accidental damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,104 miles

Nearside front has accidental damage

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,093 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 61,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,647 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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YK53 TLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK53 TLZ, 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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YK53 TLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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