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SB03 ZJE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ZJE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,829 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 106,992 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 106,992 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 103,885 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 103,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 102,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 102,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 100,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 97,284 miles

all brake discs slightly [itted as if stood for a period

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,623 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,072 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,913 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,881 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel 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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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