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YO53 UNL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UNL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,663 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 59,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 48,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,041 miles

slight damage to wind screen affside top

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight damage to wind screen affside top

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,146 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,450 miles

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

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

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

sligt bind on nsr brake

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,706 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

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 UNL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO53 UNL registered?

YO53 UNL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is YO53 UNL safe to buy?

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