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SB53 YMK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,395 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,378 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted and heat shield inscure

slightley n/s/f hub

Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear discs pitted and heat shield inscure

slightley n/s/f hub

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,446 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,144 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,117 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YMK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

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

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