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SM53 MBV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,418 mi
Last recorded36,418 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,418 miles

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

both headlamp lens deteriated

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside front flexible hose guide bracket missing

Fail 28 Nov 2016 36,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sharp edges due to shatterd bumper corner (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lens deteriated

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside front flexible hose guide bracket missing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,940 miles

brake pipe over rear axle corroded-all 4 tyres on limit and edges bald

front pads wearing low-o/s mirror deteriated

rack play

rear service and parking brake passed on limits-co just met minimum co%

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,927 miles

brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear both side shocker absorber outter cover has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2015 22,927 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear both side shocker absorber outter cover has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,339 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer tread

Fail 14 Jan 2014 18,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,056 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,787 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,804 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,851 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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SM53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM53 MBV, 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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SM53 MBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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