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CA03 SFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 104,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,805 miles

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

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

poss gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,805 miles

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

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

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

poss gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,713 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,243 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2010 78,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 78,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 53,663 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,531 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres low on tread (3mm)

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 SFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA03 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

CA03 SFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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