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YY53 PFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,365 mi
Last recorded20,365 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 20,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,664 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 17,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 13,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 13,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,899 miles

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

park brake warning illuminated but not warning lamp

Fail 8 Jun 2012 8,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

park brake warning illuminated but not warning lamp

Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 2,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 47,337 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 47,337 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 54,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 33,888 miles

all discs are lipped on inner edge fronts worse than rears and discs are corroding

n/s/r/ brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,199 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,682 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
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YY53 PFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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