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SB53 DVX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,225 mi
Last recorded46,225 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 DVX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,769 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 May 2015 15,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 9,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 4,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012 54,073 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 54,073 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,300 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 48,300 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 33,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,746 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,242 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 DVX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB53 DVX, 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 DVX registered?

SB53 DVX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is SB53 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 DVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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