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YN53 JHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 JHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,293 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,431 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,723 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,466 miles

rear brakes binding slightly + suspect inner (rear) brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 32,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,640 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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YN53 JHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YN53 JHJ, 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 YN53 JHJ registered?

YN53 JHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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