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MJ03 ZPZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,079 mi
Last recorded158,079 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZPZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 158,079 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 158,061 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users support brace (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 151,343 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

excessive corrosion rear brace [non structural]

Pass 9 May 2016 142,293 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 133,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 May 2015 133,474 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes greased

handbrake long travel

n/s/f bearing noisey when spun not rough on rotation

o/s/f tight to turn

Pass 9 May 2014 122,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre toe and heal inner edge(stepped tread)

Pass 14 May 2013 114,050 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear [2.0mm]

Pass 9 May 2012 103,508 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 103,508 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 93,280 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2010 83,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 71,990 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,029 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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MJ03 ZPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPZ, 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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MJ03 ZPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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