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SH53 MHV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,249 mi
Last recorded25,249 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 MHV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet not locking

osf outer door handle sticky

Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet not locking

osf outer door handle sticky

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,533 miles

offside / nearside front top mounts noisey

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside / nearside front top mounts noisey

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,772 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre warn on outer edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF ABS wiring loom adrift(clip broken)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre warn on outer edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF ABS wiring loom adrift(clip broken)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,334 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 53,334 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air box hanging off under bonnet

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,712 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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SH53 MHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SH53 MHV, 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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SH53 MHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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