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SB53 DVO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DVO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,795 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,794 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,896 miles

wheel caps fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

wheel caps fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,499 miles

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

child seats fitted in rear . seat belts have not been inspected.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seats fitted in rear . seat belts have not been inspected.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,827 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,549 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 51,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,081 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,068 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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SB53 DVO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB53 DVO, 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 SB53 DVO registered?

SB53 DVO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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