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YT53 GYJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,225 mi
Last recorded105,225 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 GYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,225 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,552 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,187 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,478 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,478 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 62,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,046 miles

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)

front number plate poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2011 45,046 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,281 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,528 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on side wall.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 23,513 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on side wall.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s registration plate light slightly dim.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

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 GYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GYJ, 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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YT53 GYJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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