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YT53 JWN

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,383 mi
Last recorded40,383 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 JWN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 40,383 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 40,370 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet sound proofing insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer band (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer band (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,001 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner steering rack arm slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

offside front inner steering rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,922 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 7,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,082 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,017 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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YT53 JWN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YT53 JWN, 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 JWN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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