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YM03 NYC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,597 mi
Last recorded59,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NYC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 59,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,597 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,210 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and heavy wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,321 miles

x2 front tyres outer edges worn

x2 rear tyres cracked

Nearside Rear light unit has a slight flicker when all lights selected

rear axle strut brace corroded

x2 front struts corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 55,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel very hard to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light unit has a slight flicker when all lights selected

rear axle strut brace corroded

x2 front struts corroded

x2 front tyres outer edges worn

x2 rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat presented in prone position, seat belt not tested.

Nearside rear torsion bar bushing worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear torsion bar bushing worn

fuel gauge no operation and no warning light.

noise heard from vehicle front end on drive take up, no obvious fault found.

rear cross member box section non load bearing in front of axle corroded through.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 54,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & centre rear ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 26 Sep 2019 54,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test & centre rear ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,323 miles

general suspension corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

general suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,454 miles

High level bake light not working.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,444 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

High level bake light not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,537 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Sep 2012 42,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 42,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,836 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,650 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,523 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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YM03 NYC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM03 NYC, 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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YM03 NYC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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