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SA53 UBF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,713 mi
Last recorded21,713 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 UBF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2015 21,713 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers splitting away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bearing sticking and makes noise when turned lock to lock (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cannot fully inspect due engine covers (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside front outer tyre wall cracking

noise from engine poss. air con pump

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,786 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,786 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 7,835 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 7,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,250 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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SA53 UBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA53 UBF, 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 SA53 UBF registered?

SA53 UBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SA53 UBF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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