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SB53 FHW

2003 Renault Scenic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FHW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door check strap slack

rattle from outer drive shaft end

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door check strap slack

rattle from outer drive shaft end

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,262 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,355 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 49,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,089 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,733 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 FHW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

SB53 FHW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SB53 FHW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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