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AJ03 ZHH

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

350,729 mi
Last recorded350,729 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZHH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 350,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (part of hoses at calipers) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 350,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (part of hoses at calipers) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 345,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( brake hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 30 Jun 2025 345,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( brake hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage wet (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 8 Jul 2024 339,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake lag - 20%

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased / slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 339,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake lag - 20%

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased / slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 333,430 miles

Rear both tyres wearing edges

clutch bite point very low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump wet (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 333,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump wet (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres wearing edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

clutch bite point very low

Pass 13 Jul 2022 326,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking , wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres wearing inner / slight weatr outer edges

slight knock from lower steering column / rack area

Fail 13 Jul 2022 326,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking , wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres wearing inner / slight weatr outer edges

slight knock from lower steering column / rack area

Pass 22 Jun 2021 318,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged small cut/frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + retaining clip corroded/missing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

power steering pump damp

Fail 22 Jun 2021 318,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged small cut/frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + retaining clip corroded/missing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

power steering pump damp

Pass 15 Jul 2020 313,971 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose retaining clip corroded and missing

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 313,971 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose retaining clip corroded and missing

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 308,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2019 308,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play detected with shaker plates, no movement by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front wiper rubbers split at ends but still clearing

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Jun 2018 301,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wiper rubber split slightly

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 12"of sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides front fog lights not working

Fail 25 Jun 2018 301,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wiper rubber split slightly

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 12"of sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides front fog lights not working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 288,638 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 288,638 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 275,996 miles

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

nearside front wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Jul 2015 261,370 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 261,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 248,773 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 248,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 236,503 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread, deep enough to reach cords (not over 10% surface width)

nearside front fog light cracked slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 236,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread, deep enough to reach cords (not over 10% surface width)

nearside front fog light cracked slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 224,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front wiper split slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 213,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 199,943 miles

both sides rear tyres worn bald on inner tread shoulders

nearside front fog light not working

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 27 Jun 2009 174,368 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 174,368 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2008 144,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 144,249 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,641 miles

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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AJ03 ZHH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 AJ03 ZHH, 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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AJ03 ZHH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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