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SB03 HJZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,827 miles

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,949 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,989 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,027 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,027 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,874 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,649 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,649 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,061 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 25,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

N/S/f tyre on 2mm with a nail in it.

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 HJZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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