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SL53 SZO

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,674 mi
Last recorded25,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SZO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriated

offside front tyre deteriated

Pass 21 May 2013 20,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

poor wipers condition

Fail 20 May 2013 20,777 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

poor wipers condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,044 miles

Both offside and nearside front steering arms have slight play.

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside body panel has accident damages.

Nearside door mirror is cracked.

Offside front shock absorber has minor leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,055 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/f side light connection

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 5 Mar 2011 11,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/f side light connection

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to n/s body

n/s mirror cracked

noise when steering

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

wiper's slightly smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2010 4,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to n/s body

n/s mirror cracked

noise when steering

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

wiper's slightly smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,739 miles

play n/s/f steering rack

wheel alignment?

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

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 40,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play n/s/f steering rack

rear wiper blade split

service overdue / oil max 5

wheel alignment?

Fail 28 Dec 2007 34,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,540 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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SL53 SZO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc 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 SL53 SZO, 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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SL53 SZO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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