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RF03 SZG

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 SZG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,278 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Engine air intake pipe damaged

Front Fog lamps damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,278 miles

Front Engine air intake pipe damaged

Front Fog lamps damaged

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,093 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,990 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing uneavenly on inner edge (castled) and cuts in tread but not exposing cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F fog lamp lens smashed; N/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

both front wheel arch liners are insecure

drivers seat belt slow to retract/requires assistance

Fail 25 Feb 2015 108,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing uneavenly on inner edge (castled) and cuts in tread but not exposing cords

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F fog lamp lens smashed; N/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

both front wheel arch liners are insecure

drivers seat belt slow to retract/requires assistance

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,855 miles

all brake discs severely worn scored and lipped

o/s/f fog lamp broken

rear brake pads excessively worn relace asap

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,413 miles

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

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

rear brake discs are rust on inner surface.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f abs wiring insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

rear brake discs are rust on inner surface.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,993 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,209 miles

both sides rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2008 44,858 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,932 miles

Offside 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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RF03 SZG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF03 SZG, 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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RF03 SZG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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