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SB03 UMM

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,647 mi
Last recorded81,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,647 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

high level stop light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2025 81,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

high level stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2024 76,539 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lights not working

both rear light clusters slightly shorting out

high level stop light not working

Fail 30 May 2024 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lights not working

both rear light clusters slightly shorting out

high level stop light not working

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2023 72,540 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

high level stop light not working

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 2.5m

n/s front washer not working

o/s front tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

o/s rear light cluster slightly shorting out

Fail 19 May 2023 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

high level stop light not working

n/s front tyre wearing on edges on 2.5m

n/s front washer not working

o/s front tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

o/s rear light cluster slightly shorting out

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,733 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s washer not working

Fail 1 Jun 2022 68,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

n/s washer not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s washer not working

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish

rear inner brake ferrules starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,559 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s washer not working

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perish

rear inner brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,042 miles

front number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 12 Jun 2020 62,039 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,723 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

rear cross member corroded

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 17 Jun 2019 58,721 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre over ten years old and starting to perish

oil leak

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

rear cross member corroded

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 18 May 2018 53,607 miles

3rd stop light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damp round p/s pump/pipes

n/s rear tyre low and perishing dot code 2006

rear subframe beam corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 53,548 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

3rd stop light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damp round p/s pump/pipes

n/s rear tyre low and perishing dot code 2006

rear subframe beam corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 48,890 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2016 44,838 miles

both front tyres wearing low

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 May 2016 44,838 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 May 2015 40,810 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 May 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

power steering system damp

Fail 7 May 2013 37,208 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

power steering system damp

Pass 1 May 2012 34,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,582 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 31,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2010 29,250 miles

power steering pump damp

Pass 12 May 2009 26,686 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 26,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 19,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2008 19,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cracing in tread and sidewall areas advise change

Pass 16 May 2007 13,663 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 13,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 5,910 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 5,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 UMM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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