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SL53 THN

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 THN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,887 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,475 miles

Front Headlights are discolored not reducing light output

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 31,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack ends have play in them

Front Headlights are discolored not reducing light output

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,763 miles

Both front headlights lens started to discolour

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 24,763 miles

Both front headlights lens started to discolour

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,727 miles

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

Steering rack ends have slight play at the joints

Fail 1 Jun 2016 20,727 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack ends have slight play at the joints

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,251 miles

Both front steering rack ends slight play in ball joints

Exhaust corroded in places

Nearside front tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2015 17,251 miles

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

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

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)

Both front steering rack ends slight play in ball joints

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Nearside front tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2014 12,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 12,727 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,150 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Timing belt due on the year

Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,888 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Mar 2012 6,888 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 5,447 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,448 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 2,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,667 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,243 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 44,243 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,675 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 43,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 THN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

SL53 THN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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