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SP53 USC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 USC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,962 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 58,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,847 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,205 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,627 miles

Handbrake cable outer cover partialy rubbed through.

Interior mirror loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,627 miles

Handbrake cable outer cover partialy rubbed through.

Interior mirror loose

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,666 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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SP53 USC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SP53 USC, 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 SP53 USC registered?

SP53 USC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SP53 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 USC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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