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SH53 UNR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,056 mi
Last recorded26,056 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UNR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,056 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked........

Fail 11 Oct 2017 26,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked........

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,916 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,897 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 20,318 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 15,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,664 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 9,661 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 4,921 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 4,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 166 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 161 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,846 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 UNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNR, 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 SH53 UNR registered?

SH53 UNR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SH53 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 UNR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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