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YP53 MFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,617 mi
Last recorded26,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 MFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,617 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 26,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 12,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 6,457 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 4,657 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 255,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Dashboard not working

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,259 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,992 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

marks in front number plate

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,451 miles

front no. plate slightly marked

Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,450 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate slightly marked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,999 miles

marks in front number plate

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 MFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP53 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

YP53 MFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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