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SL53 SZY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 SZY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,872 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear propshft flexiable coupling deteriorated

transmission noisy

trim missing/damaged on nearside rear door

Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propshft flexiable coupling deteriorated

transmission noisy

trim missing/damaged on nearside rear door

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,428 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,428 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sills coverd

diesel tank damp may have had slite sepage

Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sills coverd

diesel tank damp may have had slite sepage

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 SZY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SZY, 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 SL53 SZY registered?

SL53 SZY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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