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KM03 JJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,714 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,224 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 115,609 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 115,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 107,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,200 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 104,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged o/s front (1.6 (c))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/ srear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,919 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 95,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,237 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 79,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,478 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)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,478 miles

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

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)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,141 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,595 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 51,771 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,242 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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KM03 JJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JJV, 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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KM03 JJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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