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EF03 XJA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,948 mi
Last recorded69,948 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XJA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 69,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 69,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH headlamp lenses slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,884 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn torsion bar bush worn/perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn torsion bar bush worn/perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 60,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn, pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn, pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 53,791 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bad earth on the tail light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,847 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Hazard warning switch sticky

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses have beam deflectors fitted (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,160 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses have beam deflectors fitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,282 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses has the remnants of beam deflectors fitted (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside when hazards & indicators are being used (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,076 miles

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

slight binding on nearside rear brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,150 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear number plate slightly faded

slight binding nearside rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,579 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,334 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished, outer edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,839 miles

FRONT LICENSE PLATE FADED

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,545 miles

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,936 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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EF03 XJA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EF03 XJA, 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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EF03 XJA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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