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SB52 ELX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,824 mi
Last recorded93,824 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 ELX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when turning

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,824 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when turning

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,582 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,886 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 83,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,263 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 79,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,814 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,654 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

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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SB52 ELX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB52 ELX, 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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SB52 ELX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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