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YK53 YFZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,745 mi
Last recorded28,745 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,745 miles

wiper linkage excessively worn

Fail 19 Aug 2020 28,745 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wiper linkage excessively worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet handle ins

hand brake not set up on calipers

Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,517 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,790 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,152 miles

bonnet catch broken ./

o/s/r indi bulb starting to show white

slight play in inner rack end and n/s/f bottom balll joint ./

Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,927 miles

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

bonnet pull catch inside vehicle adrift from fixing point ,/

engine covers and undertrays fitted ,/

headlight adjusted in vehicle presented on no4 .

slight play in inner rack end nearside front

Pass 23 Aug 2014 5,698 miles

slight play in inner n/s/f track rod

slioght knockig creaking noise from n/s/ f strut top area

Fail 22 Aug 2014 5,685 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet pull catch adrift ./ inside vehicle ./

both front tyres 1,6mm ,. perishing between tread ./ o/s/r tyre perishing between tread ./

slight binding n/s/r wheel ./ brake./

slight play in inner n/s/f track rod

slioght knockig creaking noise from n/s/ f strut top area

Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,500 miles

both front tyres perishing between tread ./ goin bold on edges./ o/s/r tyre perishing between tread ./

slight binding o/s/r brake .

slight knocking creaking noise from n/s /f strut top area ./

slight play in n/s/f inner ack end ./

Fail 4 Sep 2013 2,500 miles

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

both front tyres perishing between tread ./ goin bold on edges./ o/s/r tyre perishing between tread ./

slight binding o/s/r brake .

slight knocking creaking noise from n/s /f strut top area ./

slight play in n/s/f inner ack end ./

slight weep on o/s/f outer track rod end gaiter

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,591 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,591 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,694 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,411 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise nearside rear tyre has side wall starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,398 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 13,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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)

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 YFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YK53 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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