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YS53 LFZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 27,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,391 miles

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2014 7,919 miles

nearside front anti rool bar link dust cover cracking

nearside rear indicator loosing orange tint

Pass 20 Nov 2013

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low , wearing on edges and nail in tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low , wearing on edges and nail in tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,273 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,901 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,551 miles

front brake discs corroded on faces

offside wiper smearing slightly

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,551 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on faces

offside wiper smearing slightly

rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,732 miles

advise condition of front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,924 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,727 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 31,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 LFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS53 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

YS53 LFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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