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SA53 WBT

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 WBT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre cracked and nail in tread

slight imbalance to front brakes

travel to brake pedal

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre cracked and nail in tread

slight imbalance to front brakes

travel to brake pedal

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,537 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,491 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,018 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,018 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all brake discs quite rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2011 77,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all brake discs quite rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,106 miles

ADVISE AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ADVISE OSR TYRE PERISHED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,018 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 WBT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 WBT, 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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SA53 WBT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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