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RF03 RFE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 RFE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018

Offside Front track rod end has play but ok at time of test

both front brake discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,803 miles

both rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear lateral bar across floor pan corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,572 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,571 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Wiper blade split.

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 31,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both return spings missing on the rear calipers

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,890 miles

nearside front tyre has nail in side wall

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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RF03 RFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF03 RFE, 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 RF03 RFE registered?

RF03 RFE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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