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SF53 OWR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 OWR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,963 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,588 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

strut top bearings notchy.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

strut top bearings notchy.

play in n/s/ inner rack joint.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,368 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2013 64,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2012 78,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 73,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

inner faces of both front discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,101 miles

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

inner faces of both front discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,942 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,157 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,741 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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SF53 OWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF53 OWR, 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 SF53 OWR registered?

SF53 OWR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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