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RO03 SFU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 SFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs inner surface scored

nearside brake pipe corrosion around fuel tank area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs inner surface scored

nearside brake pipe corrosion around fuel tank area

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,612 miles

handbrake only just passed check and adjust soon

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes worn

rear seats have been removed

Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

nearside rear brake disc inner surface badly corroded

rear seats have been removed

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,600 miles

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

rear seats not in use

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,888 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,615 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 43,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,888 miles

slight play at n/s/f stearing arm

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,400 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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