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SB53 KWL

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,151 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 75,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cut on inner sidewall nearside rear no visible cords

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 66,303 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,023 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,023 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,017 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,516 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,789 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,297 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 KWL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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