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SP53 VZE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,735 mi
Last recorded110,735 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VZE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,735 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight leakage of grease around offside front outer cv boot clip.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 102,103 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,103 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,607 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

noise from front coil springs when turning steering wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2007 86,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,891 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,375 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 65,373 miles

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

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 VZE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

SP53 VZE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is SP53 VZE safe to buy?

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