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YY53 OPC

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,506 mi
Last recorded26,506 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OPC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,502 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 13,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 92,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,420 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2009 65,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2008 55,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,546 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm knuckle

Fail 17 Nov 2007 49,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in nearside steering arm knuckle

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,177 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 42,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,234 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 40,234 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 OPC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OPC, 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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YY53 OPC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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