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MT03 YAJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,410 mi
Last recorded42,410 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 YAJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,410 miles

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

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

engine management light lit

offside rear door does not fully close but is secure

Fail 20 Aug 2015 42,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine management light lit

offside rear door does not fully close but is secure

Pass 16 Aug 2014 31,542 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 31,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,026 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,513 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 25,513 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 YAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT03 YAJ, 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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MT03 YAJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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