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YR53 OVF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OVF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 46,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 16,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

can't check brake fluid level without removal of cap

n/s front steering arm / rack end has slight play in ball joint

o/s front tyre has run flat damage to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

can't check brake fluid level without removal of cap

o/s front tyre has run flat damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,953 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,469 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer wall.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint.

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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YR53 OVF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR53 OVF, 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 YR53 OVF registered?

YR53 OVF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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