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SC53 OCX

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 OCX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,951 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 58,072 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

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

Fail 5 May 2016 58,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear light unit has slight damage

Offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

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

Pass 5 May 2015 59,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 59,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Suspect n/s/f suspension to be bent/damaged due to accident

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,341 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,579 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,578 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,975 miles

high level stop lamp dim

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,659 miles

VERY LIGHT SURFACE RUST ON DISCS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,301 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

drivers wiper loose

Fail 20 Dec 2007 52,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

drivers wiper loose

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,383 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 18,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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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SC53 OCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SC53 OCX, 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 SC53 OCX registered?

SC53 OCX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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