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SB03 DYW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,422 mi
Last recorded163,422 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 DYW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 163,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre nail in

Fail 19 May 2016 163,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement On the end (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre nail in

Pass 6 Jun 2015 157,033 miles

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

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

eml on dash

n/s/f wiper split at end

o/s/f wiper split at end

Fail 26 May 2015 156,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

eml on dash

n/s/f wiper split at end

o/s/f wiper split at end

Pass 24 May 2014 145,632 miles

rear discs corroded and grooved

Fail 24 May 2014 145,632 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear discs corroded and grooved

Pass 2 May 2013 132,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non structural lateral bar across rear of floorpan corroded and broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 119,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 103,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 87,067 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 73,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 72,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,853 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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SB03 DYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB03 DYW, 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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SB03 DYW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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