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YL03 SXW

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,539 mi
Last recorded127,539 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 SXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 111,359 miles

undervehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,511 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,511 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust loose (PRS)

Pass 23 Jul 2017 96,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 80,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,709 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 SXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 SXW registered?

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

Is YL03 SXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 SXW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL03 SXW have outstanding finance?

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