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SB03 GSZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,760 mi
Last recorded90,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 GSZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,429 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,299 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R WHEELS BUCKLED -BORDER LINE

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front to rear brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

handbrake has travel

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r handbrake lever sticking on and cable worn through outer cover and corroded

play in o/s/f track-rod end

power steering pipe to rack corroded and has a possible leak

various small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2009 73,299 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R WHEELS BUCKLED -BORDER LINE

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded-BORDER LINE

handbrake has travel

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r handbrake lever sticking on and cable worn through outer cover and corroded

play in o/s/f track-rod end

power steering pipe to rack corroded and has a possible leak

various small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 637,336 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 637,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,870 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 49,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,271 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 GSZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GSZ, 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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What year was SB03 GSZ registered?

SB03 GSZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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