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CP03 SPZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,833 mi
Last recorded162,833 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 SPZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 162,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 162,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,501 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to sills

Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,501 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to sills

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,220 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,294 miles

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes moderately worn

front brake discs moderately worn/ pads worn/ brakes unbalanced

front to rear brake pipe corroded over rear axle

play in offside front wheel bearing (MAY ADJUSTED)

rear strengthening bar is heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes moderately worn

front brake discs moderately worn/ pads worn/ brakes unbalanced

front to rear brake pipe corroded over rear axle

play in offside front wheel bearing (MAY ADJUSTED)

rear strengthening bar is heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,179 miles

play in both outer anti roll bar bushes borderline

underseal under vehicle brake pipes also covered inspection limited

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,590 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear lateral bar coroded but not part of mot test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 95,193 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,982 miles

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

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

both front tyres on wear bars

rear axel strutt brace rusty

slight bind on off side rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,990 miles

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,513 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges (205/50r16w)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,072 miles

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar bush creaking but not excessivley worn

offside front tyre side wall kerb scrubbed

rear number plate adhesive backing starting to come unstuck

Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front antirollbar bush creaking but not excessivly worn

offside front tyre side wall kerb scrubbed

rear number plate adhesive backing starting to come unstuck

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 29,827 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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CP03 SPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP03 SPZ, 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 CP03 SPZ registered?

CP03 SPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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