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SB53 TCZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,464 mi
Last recorded40,464 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TCZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,464 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

engine sometimes cutting out on idle.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,137 miles

Offside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

both front wipers

oil leak

play in inner steering arms

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,190 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 33,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,491 miles

All four tyres under inflated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,491 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All four tyres under inflated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,635 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,340 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 50,510 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,718 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,718 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,401 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 TCZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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