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SM53 UEY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UEY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,924 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 97,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bleb on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,963 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,445 miles

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

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

front discs poor

rear pads and discs poor

Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,445 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs poor

rear pads and discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,249 miles

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

The front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,427 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 72,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,851 miles

hand brake fault light h/brake noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low tread on edges

front wiper slight smearing

n/s/f steering arm (drumstick) has slight free play

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,205 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

front wiper slight smearing

n/s/f steering arm (drumstick) has slight free play

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,062 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 UEY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

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

Is SM53 UEY safe to buy?

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