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MCZ 1743

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,953 mi
Last recorded184,953 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 1743
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 184,953 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 180,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 180,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 174,779 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 174,778 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 169,425 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

both windscreen wipers are in slightly poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,985 miles

o/s/r tyre worn very low advis early replacement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 150,820 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 150,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Disc Rusty Inside Edge

N/S/F NOISE ON WHEEL

Pass 10 Mar 2010 136,365 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 136,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 124,627 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 124,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 109,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,931 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 97,931 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MCZ 1743 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,783cc diesel 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 MCZ 1743, 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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MCZ 1743 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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