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SB53 YMZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YMZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 8,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,536 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,536 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 4,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 20,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,455 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,022 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,462 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

SB53 YMZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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