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SB53 YKV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,606 mi
Last recorded27,606 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,606 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2019 27,606 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

coolant low

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

offside rear wheel bearing not thoroughly checked due to binding brake

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2018 13,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall age cracked

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 12,509 miles

General brakepipe corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,736 miles

General brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Slight play wear in both front steering arm ball joints.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/perishing.

Offside front ABS sensor wiring securing bracket missing.

Slight play/wear in both front inner steering arm ball joints.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2010 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/perishing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front ABS sensor wiring securing bracket missing.

Slight play/wear in both front inner steering arm ball joints.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,111 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front 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)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,027 miles

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

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 YKV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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