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SD53 KFU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,672 mi
Last recorded111,672 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 111,672 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 105,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,570 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2018 65,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,226 miles

all brake disc,s worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,838 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,322 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 KFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

SD53 KFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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