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SD53 HTC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,706 mi
Last recorded7,706 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 HTC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake discs

nearside front damaged innerwing

nearside rear tyre outerside wall cut

Fail 10 Jan 2011 7,701 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front discs

front end damage offside and nearside

nearside tyre side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 30,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,486 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 1,771 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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SD53 HTC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD53 HTC, 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 SD53 HTC registered?

SD53 HTC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SD53 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 HTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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