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YY53 KSF

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,595 mi
Last recorded80,595 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,595 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 76,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front abs wire insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,226 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front abs wire insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2014 66,216 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 66,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner rack ends have play advise

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door noisy opening

o/s/r handbrake cable worn

wipers noisy

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door noisy opening

o/s/r handbrake cable worn

wipers noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,948 miles

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

near side front abs wire mounting broken

off side rear brake binding slightley

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,538 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,440 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,399 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,281 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm has play in inner coupling

Offside front steering arm has play in inner coupling-BORDERLINE

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Wipers not clearing screen effectively-BORDERLINE

Fail 27 Nov 2007 28,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,465 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)

slight play in offside track rod

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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YY53 KSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY53 KSF, 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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What year was YY53 KSF registered?

YY53 KSF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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