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YO53 TEY

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,896 mi
Last recorded41,896 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TEY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 41,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,736 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

cover on engine bay and underneath.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 22,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cover on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 20,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,907 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 15,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f door trim

Fail 1 Nov 2012 23,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f door trim

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

minor play in steering rack knuckles joints n/sf o/s/f

o/s/r outer door trim missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

minor play in steering rack knuckles joints n/sf o/s/f

o/s/r outer door trim missing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,207 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 43,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,794 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 14,792 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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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YO53 TEY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YO53 TEY, 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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YO53 TEY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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