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MD03 UPE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 UPE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,100 miles

f/n/s tyre worn low tread

front brake discs scored

front brake discs scored

Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine started to overheat at 2nd fast test so aborted - but readings 0.50% co + 1.43 lambda (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar buckets (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

f/n/s tyre worn low tread

front brake discs scored

front brake discs scored

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 92,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,992 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,793 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,538 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,538 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,392 miles

n/s/f tyre on border line

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,014 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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MD03 UPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD03 UPE, 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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MD03 UPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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