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SC52 LBU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,014 mi
Last recorded161,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 161,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to turn (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/70-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70-14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2016 151,067 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 151,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,488 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 140,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise nsr handbrake piviot slightly reduced movement

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise nsr handbrake piviot slightly reduced movement

Pass 5 Feb 2013 118,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,119 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2012 106,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,479 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 3 Feb 2011 93,479 miles

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

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

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 12 Feb 2010 79,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,715 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 42,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,782 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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SC52 LBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SC52 LBU, 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 SC52 LBU registered?

SC52 LBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is SC52 LBU safe to buy?

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