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MT03 SKE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 SKE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 74,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,205 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes binding

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,153 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,183 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,340 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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MT03 SKE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT03 SKE, 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 MT03 SKE registered?

MT03 SKE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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