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SM53 TTZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,685 mi
Last recorded19,685 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 TTZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,685 miles

Nearside Air bag switched off

Nearside Front Mirror broken

Play in both steering rack outer joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 19,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Air bag switched off

Nearside Front Mirror broken

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

Play in both steering rack outer joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,683 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim poor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking. (195 65 15)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2014 11,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim poor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear tyres cracking. (195 65 15)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 6,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

n/s tie rod ( drum sticks ) have movement

service light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,659 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

n/s tie rod ( drum sticks ) have movement

n/s tie rod ( drum sticks ) have movement

service light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,144 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 38,144 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 37,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 29,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,215 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 TTZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM53 TTZ, 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 SM53 TTZ registered?

SM53 TTZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SM53 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 TTZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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