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MC03 WCG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 WCG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,178 miles

both front tyres cracking with age

Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,819 miles

3 child seats fitted to the rear seats Seat belts not tested on these seats.

Oil pressure warning light illuminates went engine idles.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 81,819 miles

3 child seats fitted to the rear seats Seat belts not tested on these seats.

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

Oil pressure warning light illuminates went engine idles.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,446 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,446 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,455 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,055 miles

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

front brakes have only just met imbalance requirements

Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,578 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 42,578 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,230 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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MC03 WCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MC03 WCG, 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 MC03 WCG registered?

MC03 WCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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