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SM52 ZPY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZPY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,164 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high level brake light not working

rear support arm corroded away

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

anti vibration bar at rear very corroded

both front fog lights inop

both front tyres woorn to 2mm on inner edges

rear high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

anti vibration bar at rear very corroded

both front fog lights inop

both front tyres woorn to 2mm on inner edges

rear high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,409 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,278 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,313 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 44,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,731 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 37,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,356 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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SM52 ZPY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM52 ZPY, 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 SM52 ZPY registered?

SM52 ZPY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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