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SB53 YKO

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2017 57,391 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,123 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,128 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

Offside Front play in steering rack arm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 24,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 14,865 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 5,765 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 5,751 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,764 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 56,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,316 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,506 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 YKO 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 55%.

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

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