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SB53 FKY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,593 mi
Last recorded14,593 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FKY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 14,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,729 miles

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

slight play at both steering tie rods

Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

slight play at both steering tie rods

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,099 miles

nearside front steering rack end slightly worn

nearside rear seat belt locking device cover missing

wiper linkage slightly worn on drivers side

Fail 22 Dec 2008 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

nearside front steering rack end slightly worn

nearside rear seat belt locking device cover missing

wiper linkage slightly worn on drivers side

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,233 miles

advise judder from front brakes

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover broken/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise judder from front brakes

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover broken/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2006 31,652 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,652 miles

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

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

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 FKY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FKY, 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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SB53 FKY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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