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SP53 ZZY

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,494 mi
Last recorded27,494 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZZY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,494 miles

Offside Front Steering Arm has relative movement at its fixings

Offside Front Steering Arm has relative movement at its fixings

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 23,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 19,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,228 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,933 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,780 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 3,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,175 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,943 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 32,943 miles

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

cut in outer s/wall of n/s/f tyre.

ftont tyres wearing on inside edge.

rear wiper blade totn.

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 ZZY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

SP53 ZZY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SP53 ZZY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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