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SB53 NDY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

18,693 mi
Last recorded18,693 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NDY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,693 miles

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

play in os rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2015 18,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in os rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,676 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 16,675 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 10,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2014 10,594 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 4,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 4,341 miles

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

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

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN OS FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHTLY SLIGHT PLAY OS LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,337 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,852 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 24,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 NDY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 NDY, 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 NDY registered?

SB53 NDY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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