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SB53 FKH

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,432 mi
Last recorded39,432 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FKH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,598 miles

Front brake discs pitted (inner faces)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 37,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,307 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 28,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,815 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted / corroded but not severly weakend

Fail 11 Oct 2011 15,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted / corroded but not severly weakend

Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,724 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 9,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2009 7,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 52 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2007 66,395 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2006 51,358 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 FKH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

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

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