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SB03 GFU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,279 mi
Last recorded61,279 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,279 miles

Central Rear seatbelt buckle damaged but still functioning

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,446 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,135 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

rear brake pads low

rear brakes have slight bind preventing accurate bearing check

Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

rear brake pads low

rear brakes have slight bind preventing accurate bearing check

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,703 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brakes have slight brake bind

cannot accuratly inspect wheel bearings at rear due to slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2014 49,703 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brakes have slight brake bind

cannot accuratly inspect wheel bearings at rear due to slight bind

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,566 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 39,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,042 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GFU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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