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YP53 DNE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,739 mi
Last recorded19,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,739 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip off (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing ? (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor cond. (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on tread edge

noted play/wear in steering rack end joints

Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 13,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 4,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,298 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/S rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,350 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,851 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,851 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,892 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,447 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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YP53 DNE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP53 DNE, 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 YP53 DNE registered?

YP53 DNE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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