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MK03 TWX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 TWX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 157,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

chip in windscreen

eml on

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 157,321 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when operated with lamps illuminated (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wearing through (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when operated with lamps illuminated (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged exposing ply (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing heavily (smooth) on inner edges

brake fluid in reservoir very dirty

coolant reservoir bottle empty

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

engine oil leak

engine oil level on minimum mark

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre over 10 years old

rear screen wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2014 132,634 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant is on minimum

eml is on

rear axle bushes starting to crack

Fail 11 Sep 2014 132,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant is on minimum

eml is on

rear axle bushes starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2013 116,856 miles

Enigne management warning lamp on

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Power steering pump damp

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,856 miles

Enigne management warning lamp on

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Power steering pump damp

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,355 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,351 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,185 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,707 miles

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,891 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,123 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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MK03 TWX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK03 TWX, 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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MK03 TWX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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