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YM53 OEA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OEA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 169,622 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,563 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 98,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 98,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,288 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 98,288 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,243 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,623 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand written advice also given.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 56,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand written advice also given.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 34,459 miles

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

noise on steering, unable to see steering components.

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 OEA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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