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SH53 YHC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,035 mi
Last recorded3,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 YHC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 3,035 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Park brake showing fault on dash brake working correctly

Play in offside front trackrod end

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 3,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine management light on

Offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Play in offside front trackrod end

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,830 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f track rod has slight play

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,103 miles

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

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 YHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

SH53 YHC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is SH53 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 YHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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