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RX03 OPT

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,298 mi
Last recorded159,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OPT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reverse lights inop

Fail 18 Jan 2021 159,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reverse lights inop

Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 154,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,133 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

advise both front wipers are slightly smearing on windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2016 150,435 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 150,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 143,702 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 143,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,120 miles

Bonnet stiff

Both front wipers starting not to clear effectivey

Intermittant starting

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres getting low 185/65/15T

Fail 9 Jun 2014 132,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intermittant starting

Bonnet stiff

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres getting low 185/65/15T

Pass 23 May 2013 122,406 miles

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,610 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre getting low

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,393 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 94,391 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 83,338 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2008 65,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 48,493 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre stuctures starting to crack.

drivers side front seat belt starting to fray

drivers side wiperblaade starting to crack.

front and rear bumpers damaged.

front brake disc scored and lipped inner surface showing worst signs

horn tone starting to dim.

passenger side rear light cluster damaged

slight interference detected within drivers side rear lighting system.

supporting lugs missing from rear bumper but bumper not insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,493 miles

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

both rear tyre stuctures starting to crack.

drivers side front seat belt starting to fray

drivers side wiperblaade starting to crack.

front and rear bumpers damaged.

front brake disc scored and lipped inner surface showing worst signs

horn tone starting to dim.

passenger side rear light cluster damaged

slight interference detected within drivers side rear lighting system.

supporting lugs missing from rear bumper but bumper not insecure.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 38,717 miles

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

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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RX03 OPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX03 OPT, 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 RX03 OPT registered?

RX03 OPT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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