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RO03 ACJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,652 mi
Last recorded89,652 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 89,652 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 89,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,674 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 86,674 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,126 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 86,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 85,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 83,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,890 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 81,447 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 73,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 19 May 2008 66,234 miles

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

PLASTIC SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS, UNDERBODY,ETC . RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* REAR NO.PLATE POOR - JUST OK* ACCEPTABLE CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS* HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS*

Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,211 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* REAR NO,PLATEIN POOR CONDITION* BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN - BUT OK* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,211 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* REAR NO,PLATEIN POOR CONDITION* BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN - BUT OK* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,729 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RO03 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RO03 ACJ, 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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RO03 ACJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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