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SH53 URP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

12,676 mi
Last recorded12,676 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 12,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 8,931 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 8,931 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 15,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 4,134 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 4,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,736 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,918 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not checked ( child seats fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 73,351 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,082 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs

nearside steering inner trackrod

offside inner steering trackrod

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,557 miles

off side front tyre soft

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,335 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,603 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 URP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 SH53 URP, 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 URP registered?

SH53 URP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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