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YL03 SXE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 SXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on both outer edges.

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 114,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on both outer edges.

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,564 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,717 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 103,717 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,082 miles

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

rea discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,346 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside windscreen washer not working

Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake disc worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,335 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)

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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YL03 SXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YL03 SXE, 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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What year was YL03 SXE registered?

YL03 SXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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