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SH53 UNX

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,690 mi
Last recorded25,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UNX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,690 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres close to limits & rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,914 miles

air bag light on

damage to n/s/r wheel arch noted

play in os and n/s steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2011 7,914 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

damage to n/s/r wheel arch noted

play in os and n/s steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2011 7,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Airbag warning light on

Battery insecure

Both front and rear brake discs worn thin

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

rear wiper worn..

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper worn..

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light on

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag light on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 UNX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

SH53 UNX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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