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YY53 UDJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UDJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,927 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 58,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,579 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting/corrosion

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 53,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake discs slight pitting/corrosion

Rear brake discs heavy pitting/corrosion

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,644 miles

nearside front tyre wall rubber damaged

rear brake discs corroded rear brake's show a brake fluctuation ( imbalance)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre wall rubber damaged

nearside rear tyre wall splitting tyre nailed

rear brake discs corroded rear brake's show a brake fluctuation ( imbalance)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,141 miles

Slight corrosion of brake discs , Slight play nearside steering rack track rod (knuckle) , Plastic covers/inner wing covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside/offside rear tyre's nails in tread

Slight corrosion of brake discs , Slight play nearside steering rack track rod (knuckle) , Plastic covers/inner wing covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,911 miles

brake discs showing corrosion

slight play in nearside rack end nearside rear tyre screw inm tread area both rear tyres cracking rear brakes show a brake imbalance plastic under engine bay covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

grease suspension /steering areas nearside door mirror glass damaged corrosion all brake discs rear of engine wet with oil

slight play in nearside rack end nearside rear tyre screw inm tread area both rear tyres cracking rear brakes show a brake imbalance plastic under engine bay covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs slight fluctuation front brakes slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,089 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,779 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UDJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 UDJ registered?

YY53 UDJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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