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SM53 PHO

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

39,662 mi
Last recorded39,662 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 PHO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 39,662 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear no wiper blade

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted some components hidden

Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,239 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear no wiper blade

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted some components hidden

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,225 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F stering rack arm inner bush/joint area

Both H/Light lenses abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Horn tone abit weak

N/S/R outer sill lower area abit corroded

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

O/S/R wheel abit bent at inner rim

Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear end and central exhaust rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken bottom end (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F stering rack arm inner bush/joint area

Both H/Light lenses abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Horn tone abit weak

N/S/R outer sill lower area abit corroded

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

O/S/R wheel abit bent at inner rim

Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 8,225 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front top suspension mounting noisey

offside rear passanger seat not fitted at time of test.

slight damage to nearside bodywork

Fail 1 Sep 2011 103,029 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front top suspension mounting noisey

offside rear passanger seat not fitted at time of test.

slight damage to nearside bodywork

Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,798 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,561 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,561 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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 PHO is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM53 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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