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YX53 AAV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,350 mi
Last recorded76,350 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AAV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Spare tyre defective bald on edges ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Spare tyre defective bald on edges ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted correctly (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,144 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,576 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,774 miles

rear discs poor condition [corroded]

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,574 miles

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

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

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

advise both front disc worn on inside

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,827 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,079 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,078 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,605 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,585 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear drive shaft flexy balance weight rubber spliting

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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YX53 AAV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX53 AAV, 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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YX53 AAV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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