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LW03 YEX

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 YEX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,182 miles

emissions slow, hand brake travel and o/s caliper arm forwards, multi suspension noises, oil leak, rear flexy ferrules corroded, n/s rear shock noise, front tyres uneven wear,suspect pedal alignment fault

Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions slow, hand brake travel and o/s caliper arm forwards, multi suspension noises, oil leak, rear flexy ferrules corroded, n/s rear shock noise, front tyres uneven wear,suspect pedal alignment fault

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,848 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?>-205/50/16 X 4,,CHILD SEATS ETC;;;OIL LEAK----2 X R/B/FLEXY FERRELLS HSC..REAR LATRAL BAR CORRODED

Fail 15 Nov 2017 113,848 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)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

T/BELT & SERVICE?>-205/50/16 X 4,,CHILD SEATS ETC;;;OIL LEAK----2 X R/B/FLEXY FERRELLS HSC..REAR LATRAL BAR CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,508 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ front top suspension mounting cup corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ front top suspension mounting cup corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,934 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,630 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

lateral bar corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise on brakes when reversing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,277 miles

noise on brakes when reversing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,843 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,034 miles

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

Oil leak

incorrect pinch bolt fitted to o/s/front lower ball joint no play at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,293 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,269 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,199 miles

engine sump split and leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,905 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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LW03 YEX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LW03 YEX, 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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LW03 YEX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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