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YS53 PMU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust has slight blow from mid section join

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not deep enough to show cord

Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not deep enough to show cord

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,694 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in osf track rod

Fail 9 Oct 2010 11,694 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs badly worn @ corroded

slight play in osf track rod

Pass 10 Oct 2009 3,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 20,852 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PMU 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 PMU, 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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YS53 PMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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