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SC03 JYL

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 JYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 92,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise middle and front exhaust slight corroded

eml light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,997 miles

engine light on

Fail 31 May 2016 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 29 May 2015 82,442 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2015 82,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,899 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,225 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Jun 2013 73,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,554 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 68,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,141 miles

signs of a coolant leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

obd light on

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cat rattling inside

n/s/f wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,988 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fairly serious oil leak from engine,suggest investigation

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,741 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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SC03 JYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green 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 JYL, 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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SC03 JYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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