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SB03 ZHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,731 mi
Last recorded139,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,731 miles

Nearside Front bracket to subframe and inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2016 139,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front bracket to subframe and inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front abs sensor wire stretched around anti roll bar link

Oil leak ()

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,250 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 104,096 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,432 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 86,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,732 miles

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,239 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,186 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 ZHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

SB03 ZHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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