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EJ03 ATX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,777 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,331 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,831 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 58,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,622 miles

both front tyres worn HEAVY on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,579 miles

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

both front tyres worn HEAVY on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,478 miles

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes at rear by tank

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes at rear by tank

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 May 2010 59,928 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 May 2010 59,928 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 52,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2007 35,498 miles
Fail 25 May 2007

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 May 2006 27,805 miles

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

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

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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EJ03 ATX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ03 ATX, 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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EJ03 ATX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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