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YT53 DCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,572 mi
Last recorded31,572 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,572 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2017 31,572 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,260 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 27,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 21,275 miles

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 13,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 13,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,029 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008

undertrays & engine covers fitted

vehicle has had new speedo fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,997 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 36,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YT53 DCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT53 DCX, 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 YT53 DCX registered?

YT53 DCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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