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NU03 RJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 RJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 106,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,087 miles

Front both tyre 205/50r16 worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged not affecting ledgability (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside washer jet only one washer jet works

Rear pan hard rod corroded through by axel

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps by indicators (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 105,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front both tyre 205/50r16 worn on edges

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged not affecting ledgability (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside washer jet only one washer jet works

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

Rear pan hard rod corroded through by axel

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both lamps by indicators (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 86,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 86,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,750 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,327 miles

both frnt fog lights not working

corrosion front disc

Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,327 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both frnt fog lights not working

corrosion front disc

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,161 miles

corrosion rear discs

hi level stop light dim

wear n/s front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2010 62,161 miles

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

corrosion rear discs

hi level stop light dim

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 54,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 May 2009 54,287 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 May 2008 47,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs corroded and worn

Fail 22 Mar 2007 39,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,242 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,089 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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NU03 RJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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