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SD53 LAO

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,593 mi
Last recorded26,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,593 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,098 miles

advise brake pedal pad worn advise to replace

advise new ball joints fitted to o/s n/s front

advise new stop light bulb fitted to o/s/r

advise new tyre fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s/f door trim missing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f door trim missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,179 miles

advise new brake pads fitted to front and rear

advise no door trim fitted to o/s/f door

advise slight corrosion to insides of o/s n/s front and rear brake discs

advise to replace n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 25 Jan 2010 13,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advised offside front door trim not fitted

advised to replace nearside front tyre, ewearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,532 miles

FRONT PADS APROX 5K LEFT AND DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F DOOR MOULDING MISSING

O/S/R WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR PADS REQ 1/2K LEFT AND DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED

REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light unit cracked but not showing any white light.

o/s/r brakes sticking.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light unit cracked but not showing any white light.

o/s/r brakes sticking.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,786 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 LAO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

SD53 LAO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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