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YL03 SYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,558 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Mar 2014 91,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sides rear brake discs very lipped/worn

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,987 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,027 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

fanbelt noisey

nearside front wheel rim dented on the inner edge

offside washer jet need adjustment

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,645 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,353 miles

offside and nearside rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,514 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 SYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

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