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NG03 MTU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MTU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 125,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 115,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 115,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips across windscreen

corrosion evident areas suspension units & mount areas

noted---offside front fog light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,488 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips on windscreen

corrosion evident areas suspension units/mount areas

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,086 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,082 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs on inner corrsion

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs on inner corrsion

o/s front inner brake disc exc corrsion

Pass 18 May 2011 75,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 69,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 54,948 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 48,227 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 40,464 miles

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

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

Offside 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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NG03 MTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG03 MTU, 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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NG03 MTU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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