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AU03 SXL

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,693 mi
Last recorded124,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 SXL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper stuck on (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 124,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 121,789 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 121,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 117,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 May 2012 105,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,806 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 143,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 134,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 125,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 113,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 71,435 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AU03 SXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 SXL, 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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AU03 SXL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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