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SB53 FHE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,009 mi
Last recorded82,009 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FHE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 81,988 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,551 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,738 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,736 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,960 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2011 3,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,317 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,478 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,626 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,010 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,010 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 FHE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

SB53 FHE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is SB53 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 FHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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