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SM53 UHE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,160 mi
Last recorded31,160 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UHE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,160 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 31,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 26,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 26,199 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,125 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,020 miles

front to rear brake pipe front section corroded

nail nsr tyre

play nsf ball joint

rear brake discs corroded and handbrake lever off stop

warning indicators on dash

wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

nail nsr tyre

play nsf ball joint

front to rear brake pipe front section corroded

rear brake discs corroded and handbrake lever off stop

warning indicators on dash

wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,148 miles

body damage n/sr

rear shock absorber body corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,148 miles

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

body damage n/sr

rear shock absorber body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,660 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight grease leak at o/sf outer cv boot

slight play in steering supect n/sf idler arm

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,688 miles

front tyres worn on edges 2056016

play steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,572 miles

all tyres worn at edges

front brake discs worn

slight graese leakage at n/sf outer cv boot inner clip

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,531 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 UHE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 SM53 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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