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SD53 KCJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,530 mi
Last recorded8,530 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 8,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 8,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 4,751 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 3,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,391 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 3,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 2,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 2,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,960 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,777 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,869 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 KCJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

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

Is SD53 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 KCJ shows 15 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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