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SB53 NXE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,111 mi
Last recorded17,111 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NXE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 17,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2014 17,045 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2013 6,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 6,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 6,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,907 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,907 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,869 miles

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

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

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,869 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,739 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outside edge.

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,678 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

SB53 NXE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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