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SB03 ZFL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,057 mi
Last recorded134,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 133,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,585 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear support bar is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,198 miles

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

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

n/s windscreen washer not working

rear axle cross beam corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,198 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

near rear handbrake cable not working

nearside w/washer not working

rear axle cross beam corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 114,467 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear x bracket corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear x bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 104,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 96,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,479 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 ZFL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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