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YM03 NZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,902 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 144,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 132,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail coil spring lower mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear vibration damper corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

reear vibration damper corroded and missing

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,301 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

reear vibration damper corroded and missing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,104 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear vibration damper corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear vibration damper corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,855 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 63,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

rear vibration damper severely deteriorated

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

rear vibration damper severely deteriorated

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,660 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil level low

rear brake discs scored

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,490 miles

rear no plate starting to become delaminated

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,616 miles

[1]wear lip on front and rear discs. [2] n/s washer part blocked.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NZC, 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 YM03 NZC registered?

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

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