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SB03 GJF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering heavy

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bracket missing at drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 72,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot in-op (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights in-op (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,081 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,081 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,519 miles

Both rear axle support brackets corroded

Both rear wheels binding on slightly

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,321 miles

E/M light on

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

E/M light on

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,887 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 8 Aug 2014 55,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,909 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 52,870 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sidewall slightly perished on o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,870 miles

sidewall slightly perished on o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,072 miles

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

boot lock missing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 45,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot lock missing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,141 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 34,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,057 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,057 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,728 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,396 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear brakes are binding on slightly should be striped & freed

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 GJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GJF, 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 GJF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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