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SB03 GXA

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 GXA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,595 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 90,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,471 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres near the legal limit (particularly nearside rear)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 83,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres near the legal limit (particularly nearside rear)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,884 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,186 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,138 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 50,706 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 May 2009 50,706 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 May 2008 44,295 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 44,295 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 37,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,138 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 GXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

SB03 GXA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is SB03 GXA safe to buy?

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