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ML03 NSE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 NSE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 113,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,011 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,011 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

TAIL GATE INSUCURE

Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,301 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

steering slightly notchy in operation

Fail 12 Feb 2016 94,301 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front [outer] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

steering slightly notchy in operation

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,059 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,484 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

Nearside rear outer tyre wall perished

Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mixed rated tyres fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,000 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mixed rated tyres fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,190 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Damage to nearside front outer sill

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,725 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 45,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,147 miles

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

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 NSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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