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YT53 MMV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MMV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play in wheel possibly inner tie rod

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slight corrosion N/S/R sill

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jun 2019 129,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play in wheel possibly inner tie rod

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slight corrosion N/S/R sill

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 122,730 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 115,479 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2017 115,478 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,232 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2016 107,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

antiu roll abr 'd' bushes perished

dampness at/around p.a.s pump

front fog lamps inoperative

offside top strut mounting/bearing dry/noisy on rotation

rear wiper torn

some free play/movement felt at offside of steering rack

some leakage/seepage from nearside driveshaft seal

washers not fully operational but provide enough fluid to clear screen

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,516 miles

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

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

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

dampness at/around p.a.s pump

front fog lamps inoperative

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

antiu roll abr 'd' bushes perished

offside top strut mounting/bearing dry/noisy on rotation

rear wiper torn

some free play/movement felt at offside of steering rack

some leakage/seepage from nearside driveshaft seal

washers not fully operational but provide enough fluid to clear screen

Pass 2 May 2014 87,904 miles

1 x nearside washer jet inopertive

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

Oil leak

anti roll bar d bushes perished

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs also offside rear brake disc discoloured

front foglamps inoperative

offside rear brake pad/s appear low

some seepage from nearside driveshaft seal

some/slight dragging/binding on offside rear brake/roadwheel

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 58,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 58,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,978 miles

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

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

front wipers torn

nearside rear tyre cut

nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front wipers torn

nearside rear tyre cut

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,420 miles

front discs severly worn

oil leak n/side d/shaft

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 6 Feb 2009 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs severly worn

oil leak n/side d/shaft

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,824 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

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YT53 MMV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver 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 YT53 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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