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SC03 MTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 MTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,591 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 48,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,462 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,279 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 37,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 24,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,934 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 16,934 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

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 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC03 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

SC03 MTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SC03 MTJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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