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SB53 FKD

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,633 mi
Last recorded36,633 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FKD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,633 miles

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Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,751 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 20,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ns rack end has a slight amount of play

Pass 21 May 2012 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 4,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 62,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 97,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,121 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 54,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads look to be getting down

offside rear wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

slight bind offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,321 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 FKD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

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

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The MOT history for SB53 FKD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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