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SB03 GHA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,423 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light not working

torsion bar bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light not working

offside front track rod end lock nut not tight

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,819 miles

vibration bar at rear rotten

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

vibration bar at rear rotten

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,996 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,735 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,735 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise front brake disc`s sign`s of wear on inner face`s

Advise n/s/rear brake disc badly corroding.

Advise o/s/rear brake disc corroding badly.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,924 miles

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s badly corroded.

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyre`s worn on edge`s.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,924 miles

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc`s badly corroded.

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyre`s worn on edge`s.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,541 miles

front brake discs signs of corrosion.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,932 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 GHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SB03 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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