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ML03 NPZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 NPZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,669 miles

1.slight play in near side of steering rack 2.off side rear tyre near legal limits and worn on inside edge

3.near side front tyre wearing on edges 4.slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,564 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.slight play in near side of steering rack 2.off side rear tyre near legal limits and worn on inside edge

3.near side front tyre wearing on edges 4.slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 110,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,314 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,298 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 86,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,248 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,843 miles

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

offside/rear light has poor earth

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,950 miles

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,942 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres slight cracking

rear wiper blade split

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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ML03 NPZ 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 ML03 NPZ, 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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ML03 NPZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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