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YT53 DFV

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,550 mi
Last recorded101,550 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,550 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers and or under trays fitted

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated and age cracked resulting in slight movement

Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only 1 of 4 washer working / hitting screen (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

engine covers and or under trays fitted

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated and age cracked resulting in slight movement

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 79,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 79,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,308 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,308 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,309 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 62,045 miles

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 17 May 2011 55,890 miles

O/S/R disc pitted

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres has low patches of tread on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2011 55,890 miles

O/S/R disc pitted

Rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres has low patches of tread on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 49,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 42,737 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 33,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,743 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 DFV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT53 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

YT53 DFV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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