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CA03 SDV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SDV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 122,732 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 May 2017 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 May 2016 106,073 miles

Inner steering rack joints have play

Rear axle bushes are deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 106,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Inner steering rack joints on near and offside have play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,366 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,366 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,530 miles

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

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

advise eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,586 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,401 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault.

E.M.L on.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,401 miles

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

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

Airbag light indicates a fault.

E.M.L on.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,144 miles

advise air bag light on

advise centre stop light not working

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,144 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise centre stop light not working

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,405 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder heavy wear.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,976 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 23,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SDV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SDV, 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 CA03 SDV registered?

CA03 SDV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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