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YR53 OWV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OWV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,196 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has heavy to excessive wear on the inner edge,wearing into sidewall?

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has heavy to excessive wear on the inner edge,wearing into sidewall?

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,952 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,221 miles

Rear Lateral Bar Corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 91,129 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lateral Bar Corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,524 miles

fluctuation to both front brakes.

rear transverse suspension bar badly corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluctuation to both front brakes.

rear transverse suspension bar badly corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,692 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,738 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,624 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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YR53 OWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

YR53 OWV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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