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YL03 SXF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 SXF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,981 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,779 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,779 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front flexi brake hose damaged near to legal limit recomend renewal

some play at nearside track rod end recomend early renewal

Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front flexi brake hose damaged near to legal limit recomend renewal

some play at nearside track rod end recomend early renewal

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,430 miles

bike rack fitted ar rear

Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,429 miles

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

bike rack fitted ar rear

Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside no plate light

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,069 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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YL03 SXF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 YL03 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

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

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