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CA03 OJC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,201 mi
Last recorded127,201 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OJC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,987 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the brake discs are worn.

The spare wheel in the holder is not fully sercure.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the brake discs are worn.

The spare wheel in the holder is not fully sercure.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,539 miles

The offside front fog light dos not work.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,539 miles

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

The offside front fog light dos not work.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,218 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,633 miles

The offside rear seat belt was a belt check only as the seat is not fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

The offside rear seat belt was a belt check only as the seat is not fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The nearside rear and the offside rear tyer have got cuts in outter edges of the tred some of them show the cords.Also the front tyers are slightly worn on the inner edge of the tred.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

The nearside rear and the offside rear tyer have got cuts in outter edges of the tred some of them show the cords.Also the front tyers are slightly worn on the inner edge of the tred.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,193 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,151 miles

The rear seat belts could not be fully checked because the rear seats had been removed at the time of the test.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 28,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,726 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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CA03 OJC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA03 OJC, 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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CA03 OJC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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