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YS03 LFD

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 LFD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 139,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO RAERS (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 136,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO RAERS (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 134,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 134,363 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,530 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,564 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,408 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 126,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 121,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding off and nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

water leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,803 miles

both front tyres worn close to cords on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,328 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped. both front tyres worn low.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,281 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped. both front tyres worn low.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,221 miles

wear in offside track rod end. slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,179 miles

rear brake discs scored, OS outer cv gaitor securing clip weak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,990 miles

front brake discs & pads worn (borderline pass). rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,315 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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YS03 LFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS03 LFD, 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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YS03 LFD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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