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SB53 YKN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,765 mi
Last recorded12,765 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 12,765 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 11,328 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 9,810 miles

centre exhaust shield insecure

n/s washer jet inopp

Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,663 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 8,663 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 7,840 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2015 7,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2014 6,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,826 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,825 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,358 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 3,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,646 miles

number plates changed for test

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear tyre axle pairings have different aspect ratios

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 YKN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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