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EY03 XBS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,925 mi
Last recorded110,925 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 XBS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,925 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very strong advise ()

Oil leak ()

Undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,453 miles

coolant level low

inner steering rack joins play

internal headlight ajuster reset

rear wiper blade needs replacing

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

Nearside Front tyre 3ml

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

bad oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs partly corroded on inner face

rear tyres starting to perish

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs partly corroded on inner face

rear tyres starting to perish

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,875 miles

abnormal engine noise

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Mar 2014 103,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abnormal engine noise

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,919 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,887 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,788 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,854 miles

front discs worn and pads low

slight movment n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,285 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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EY03 XBS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY03 XBS, 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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EY03 XBS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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