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SK53 MXL

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,522 mi
Last recorded4,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 MXL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,522 miles

Slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 5 Aug 2010
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,579 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,212 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 43,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 43,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,191 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,798 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 26,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 21,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,226 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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SK53 MXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SK53 MXL, 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 SK53 MXL registered?

SK53 MXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is SK53 MXL safe to buy?

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