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YS53 ZPU

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,504 mi
Last recorded29,504 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ZPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,504 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 29,500 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear and center mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 11,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear just starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 11,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear just starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 11,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT / NO PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,607 miles

play in inner steering rack arms

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from steering wheel area

offside top mount bearings noisy and stiff when turning

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear passengers seat missing at time of test

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,974 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,837 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,225 miles

1. Rear brake discs pitted. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 3. o/s rear tyre worn to legal limits.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,223 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. Rear brake discs pitted. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low. 3. o/s rear tyre worn to legal limits.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 33,029 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 33,029 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,503 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsrtyre wall parished

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,606 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 18,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front wipers hitting bonnet on high speed.

n/s/f electric window inoperative.

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 ZPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

YS53 ZPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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