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SG53 BZC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,249 mi
Last recorded123,249 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 123,247 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,062 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play x2 rack arms (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,838 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play x2 rack arms (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,711 miles

Exhaust emissions higher than expected

Light scratches on windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing on outside of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,072 miles

Slight play in both steering rack track rods

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,705 miles

slight free play in offside and nearside steering rack track rods

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,646 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside side light slightly duller

play in both ends of steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,179 miles

rear wiper blade

slight free play in nearsde steering rack track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,244 miles

very slight free play in nearside steering rack track rod

Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,244 miles

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

very slight free play in nearside steering rack track rod

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

osr brake starting to bind on

Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,629 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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SG53 BZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG53 BZC, 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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SG53 BZC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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