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SC03 JXS

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 JXS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,990 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,989 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 57,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,608 miles

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

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

Reverse light u/s

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,371 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,569 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,455 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,865 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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SC03 JXS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SC03 JXS, 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 SC03 JXS registered?

SC03 JXS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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