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EF03 XNC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,332 mi
Last recorded115,332 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XNC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked yellow ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 115,325 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both NS OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked yellow ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,892 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,269 miles

Offside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,421 miles

binding to front wheels when rotated

binding to rear wheels when rotated

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing smooth

grease residue around o/s outer c.v gaiter clip area

high level brake light not working

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow retracting

n/s/r indicater starting to discolour

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,642 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,640 miles

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

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 60,860 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,685 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,198 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offfside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,563 miles

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

Offfside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,703 miles

both front headlight aims on upper limit

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine sounds like its 'hunting'

Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,527 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 XNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF03 XNC, 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 XNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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