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SA03 BCD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BCD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,064 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,064 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,331 miles

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

Rear discs heavily corroded and worn

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 7 May 2015 81,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,254 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,254 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 70,288 miles

Rear brake disc's deteriorated/worn.

lateral cross bar @ rear of vehicle is corroded through.

Fail 22 May 2013 70,288 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit.

Rear brake disc's deteriorated/worn.

lateral cross bar @ rear of vehicle is corroded through.

Fail 21 May 2012 62,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 35,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,732 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsr brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,117 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SA03 BCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA03 BCD, 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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SA03 BCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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