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GJ03 KXB

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 KXB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 121,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification fixing bolt broken (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 113,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre has puncture and has been ran flat causing slight damage to side walls advise replacement asap

Rear rear tail gate only going half way up but still locking securely

rear axle bracket holed

Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,682 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has puncture and has been ran flat causing slight damage to side walls advise replacement asap

Rear rear tail gate only going half way up but still locking securely

rear axle bracket holed

Pass 25 May 2016 94,246 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both torsion bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front fog light units smashed

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

engine oil leak

rear cross bar at tank corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 94,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both torsion bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front fog light units smashed

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

engine oil leak

rear cross bar at tank corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

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

Offside front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Oil leak

Rear suspension brace under car corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 front fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside windscreen washer poorly aimed.

Nearside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

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 front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven.

Offside windscreen washer poorly aimed.

Offside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Oil leak

Perishing in offisde rear tyre.

Rear suspension brace under car corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,870 miles

n\s\r inner brake pad getting low

o\s and n\s\r brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n\s\r inner brake pad getting low

o\s and n\s\r brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,278 miles

Auxiliary drive belt shredding

Nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Rear seats removed unable to test seat belts

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front fog light lenses damaged

rear wiper blade

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,046 miles

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

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

both front fog lights broken

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,505 miles

both front fog lights broken

n/s rear tyre starting to crack due to age

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,513 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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GJ03 KXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ03 KXB, 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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GJ03 KXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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