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SA03 WXG

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,747 mi
Last recorded100,747 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WXG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,747 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,746 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 97,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 94,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 88,954 miles

offside front steering rack arm has alot of play

Fail 9 May 2013 88,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has cutts in sidewall

offside front steering rack arm has alot of play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 82,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedle rubber worn

co emission at limit

engine managment light on

exaust fronbt flexi worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,356 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedle rubber worn

co emission at limit

engine managment light on

exaust fronbt flexi worn

Pass 6 May 2011 75,575 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2011 75,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2010 68,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 52,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,890 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 48,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

rear tailgate button insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,956 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 33,956 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA03 WXG, 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 SA03 WXG registered?

SA03 WXG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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