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YM53 JPU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,464 mi
Last recorded153,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 JPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 153,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 146,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 146,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 130,070 miles

Brake pipes corroded at rear but not seriously weakened.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from middle of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded near the ends. (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, inside and outside corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 130,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure Also leaking grease. (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipes corroded at rear but not seriously weakened.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from middle of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Failed emissions test.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded near the ends. (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, inside and outside corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 123,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,116 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 111,116 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,506 miles

REAR DISCS CORROADED

Fail 20 Feb 2013 96,506 miles

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

REAR DISCS CORROADED

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,044 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,044 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 76,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,751 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YM53 JPU 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 65.2%.

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 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 YM53 JPU, 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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YM53 JPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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