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YS03 XXJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XXJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,227 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 101,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,400 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,400 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,792 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,792 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,004 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 69,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,422 miles

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

deterioration of both rear brake discs.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,627 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,522 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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YS03 XXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YS03 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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