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SD52 TYO

2003 Renault Scenic

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 TYO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,551 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,550 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,562 miles

cant open Bootlid

o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

cant open Bootlid

o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn and pitted

nearside front lens broken

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 29,805 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,717 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2007 43,846 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 43,846 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 33,323 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SD52 TYO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SD52 TYO, 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 SD52 TYO registered?

SD52 TYO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SD52 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 TYO shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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