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KM03 JHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,654 mi
Last recorded125,654 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,339 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,978 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 116,944 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 113,344 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,526 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,407 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,891 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 66,891 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KM03 JHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KM03 JHJ, 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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What year was KM03 JHJ registered?

KM03 JHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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