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NU03 OCA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,063 mi
Last recorded114,063 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 OCA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,063 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,229 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 97,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth or connection (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken off (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,291 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,289 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,879 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)

slight interferance on n/s rear lights

Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,878 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

slight interferance on n/s rear lights

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,119 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,360 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,426 miles

unable to open tail gate.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,142 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,142 miles

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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NU03 OCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU03 OCA, 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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NU03 OCA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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