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YY53 UCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,393 mi
Last recorded26,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 11,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

backbox bracket missing but but exhaust secure

Fail 5 Mar 2013

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

backbox bracket missing but but exhaust secure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,936 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 68,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,752 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 54,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,770 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,587 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 UCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

YY53 UCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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