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SV53 VSE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VSE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,629 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,629 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,373 miles

Engine light on

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 26 Nov 2014 108,373 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 5 Dec 2013 102,128 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,128 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,067 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 27 Nov 2012 98,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,722 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2011 91,772 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,456 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,452 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,507 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,507 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,206 miles

n/s caliper lever not returning fully to stop

o/s sun visor slightly loose

Fail 26 Sep 2007 52,206 miles

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

n/s caliper lever not returning fully to stop

o/s sun visor slightly loose

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,326 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,326 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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SV53 VSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV53 VSE, 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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SV53 VSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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