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SC03 KBU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,700 mi
Last recorded164,700 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 164,700 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wall perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Sep 2017 164,700 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wall perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,049 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play LOWER COLUMB JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 154,760 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 137,800 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 137,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 123,427 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 123,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,505 miles

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

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

n/s fron t fog light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2013 109,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s fron t fog light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,075 miles

ABS rings clogged with mud

rear propshaft vibration damper loose

rear tailgate stut broken

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,412 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,574 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 18 Aug 2008 58,888 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,264 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 KBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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