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SB03 ZBR

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,427 mi
Last recorded148,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ZBR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 148,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,917 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 138,897 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,846 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,846 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,806 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light inop .o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads look low .

Fail 14 Jun 2013 121,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light inop .o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads look low .

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,839 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 113,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

abs rings corroded

wear on front brake discs

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,683 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2011 102,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 89,582 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,105 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre was low in pressure (Possible rim leak ?)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,873 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,873 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front fog lights not working

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

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,527 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,547 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 37,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 ZBR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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