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RX03 PHN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 PHN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,196 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,126 miles

Oil leak

engine noisy

o/s stering ar inner tierod ball joint slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

high pressure power steering pipe seeping

Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,126 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine noisy

o/s/r tyre perished

high pressure power steering pipe seeping

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,076 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine check light on

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,878 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres treads perishing

rear exhaust box corroded and minor leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,383 miles

brake fluid level not to maximum

front and rear brake pads wearing thin - offside front suggest replace

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded - small leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,316 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 21,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PHN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX03 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

RX03 PHN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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