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SB03 GEU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,605 mi
Last recorded148,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 148,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres on limit

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,039 miles

wrong type of pinch bolt fitted to nearside front balljoint

Fail 26 Jan 2016 142,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

wrong type of pinch bolt fitted to nearside front balljoint

Pass 12 Jan 2015 136,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 136,018 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,139 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 108,139 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 86,950 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,007 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,200 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2008 45,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,983 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 GEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GEU, 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 GEU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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