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YS53 KLU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KLU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 42,126 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 39,579 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracking from inner face of tyre

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 36,844 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front steering rack inner joint play

brake discs worn alround

o/s/f tyre wearing bald inner edge of tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2023 36,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front steering rack inner joint play

brake discs worn alround

o/s/f tyre wearing bald inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2022 34,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both steering tie rods slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 34,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both steering tie rods slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 32,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 30,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,445 miles

Some components obscured by plastic under body cover panels

Pass 10 Dec 2018 24,069 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 24,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017

front and rear tyres approaching tread limits (2mm remaining) ADVISE replacement

Fail 14 Dec 2017

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

front and rear tyres approaching tread limits (2mm remaining) ADVISE replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2016
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,002 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014
Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,072 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 31,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,882 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,976 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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YS53 KLU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS53 KLU, 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 YS53 KLU registered?

YS53 KLU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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