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MJ03 SKY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 SKY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,615 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,515 miles

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

brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 128,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 124,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine top cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 117,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 108,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,355 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working.both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

hi-level stop lamp not working.both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,522 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2011 92,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2010 85,711 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 64,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 28,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,113 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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MJ03 SKY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ03 SKY, 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 MJ03 SKY registered?

MJ03 SKY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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