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SA03 OXZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 OXZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,016 miles

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

exhaust flexy in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2013 96,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,397 miles

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

both main brake pipes corroded at fuek tank

o/s/f anti-roll bar outer bush worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 84,394 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both main brake pipes corroded at fuek tank

lower engine steady bar bushes badly worn

o/s/f anti-roll bar outer bush worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,721 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,659 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,130 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 65,058 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x rear discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear pads appear low

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 53,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,976 miles

5% imbalance on front brakes,nearside reading low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,976 miles

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

5% imbalance on front brakes,nearside reading low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,077 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 46,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,575 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SPARE TYRE MISSING

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,987 miles

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 OXZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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