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AO03 CJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,589 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

childs seat fitted

oil leak

rear cross tube corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,589 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

childs seat fitted

oil leak

rear cross tube corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,295 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

o/s sill damaged

oil level low

bonnet corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

o/s sill damaged

oil level low

bonnet corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,971 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside sill samaged. bonnet corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,971 miles

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

offside sill samaged. bonnet corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,444 miles

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

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

offside sill damaged .

Fail 19 Dec 2012 62,431 miles

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

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

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

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

offside sill damaged .

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front disks pitted

o/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front fog light broken

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front fog light broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 44,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,765 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,767 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,263 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 20,255 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AO03 CJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO03 CJV, 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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AO03 CJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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