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SH53 WBM

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WBM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,410 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,773 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 59,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,948 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Fail 9 Jun 2008

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,844 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 WBM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

SH53 WBM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is SH53 WBM safe to buy?

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