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DX04 ESF

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 ESF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 main brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play and dirt cover split (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 main brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face in a very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play and dirt cover split (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,433 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,092 miles

Engine light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine light on dash

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,335 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L on dash

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L on dash

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,496 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine light on

front discs scored

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,734 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,734 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,477 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 42,477 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,135 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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DX04 ESF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX04 ESF, 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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DX04 ESF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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