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YM53 OVZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,421 mi
Last recorded34,421 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OVZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,421 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty, leak possibly around thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 34,421 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear exhaust mounts snapped (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak coolant bottle empty, leak possibly around thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,632 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,409 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 7,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,724 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,288 miles

front brake disc worn

o/s front brake hose cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2010 85,288 miles

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

front brake disc worn

o/s front brake hose cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,220 miles

front and rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 26 Feb 2008 67,220 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,021 miles

slight play in near side steering rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,418 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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YM53 OVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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