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YP53 VEK

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VEK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs worn

difficult select in reverse gear

nearside front mirror glass damage

park brake lever mechanism stiff

prop-shaft missing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft middle rear support rubber debonding

rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2013 99,758 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

prop shaft middle rear support rubber debonding

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,170 miles

brake fluid slightly low.

front brake discs corroded.

rear propshaft joint worn.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake fluid slightly low.

front brake discs corroded.

rear propshaft joint worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,725 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,196 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

rear propshaft bearing hosing perished

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,194 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres cracking between treads

rear propshaft bearing hosing perished

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,390 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres splitting around full circumference.

play o/s/f steering.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres splitting around full circumference.

play o/s/f steering.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,934 miles

n/s/r tyre speed rating different to rest

rear diff bearing damper loose

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,239 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 38,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VEK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

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

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