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WV53 SBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,310 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 92,050 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 92,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,256 miles

both rear tyres slightly lumpy in tread

Fail 31 Dec 2014 76,256 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly lumpy in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,068 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,062 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Jan 2010 49,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WV53 SBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV53 SBZ, 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 WV53 SBZ registered?

WV53 SBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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