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YT53 MTE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MTE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,724 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Dec 2016 98,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle

mainline brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 92,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge & nail, in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle

mainline brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2014 86,022 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)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 86,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,974 miles

middle section weeping

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r disc has 2 high spots

rear discs corroded

stone chip to zone a of windscreen boarderline

water pump poss leaking

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2014 79,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

middle section weeping

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r disc has 2 high spots

rear discs corroded

stone chip to zone a of windscreen boarderline

water pump poss leaking

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,113 miles

adv n/s rear seat belt buckle

adv n/s steering tie rod

Fail 22 Dec 2011 63,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

adv n/s rear seat belt buckle

adv n/s steering tie rod

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,438 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,950 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 47,950 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,826 miles

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

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

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 MTE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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