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YS53 ULC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ULC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,408 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 43,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 43,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 40,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,435 miles

wear at both front lower ball joints

wear at nearside track rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,826 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 17,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 10,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 1,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,281 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

the vin number displayed inside the windscreen is unreadable

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,281 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

the vin number displayed inside the windscreen is unreadable

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,117 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 ULC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

YS53 ULC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YS53 ULC safe to buy?

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