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SW53 HMC

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,862 mi
Last recorded107,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HMC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,862 miles

Both rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 May 2015 104,639 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,646 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 90,325 miles

slight wear inboth track rods inner joints

Fail 27 May 2011 90,325 miles

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

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

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

slight wear inboth track rods inner joints

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,049 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,133 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW53 HMC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey 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 SW53 HMC, 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 SW53 HMC registered?

SW53 HMC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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