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SC03 TYZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TYZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,634 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Brake disc,s allround slightly corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside wiper needs replacement

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,923 miles

Both rear beam bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Washers need attention

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,923 miles

Both rear beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Washers need attention

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,500 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 71,500 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)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,214 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

f/n/s tyre edge worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,208 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

f/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,691 miles

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Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front wipers smear on screen †front brake discs heavily worn †offside front tyre 2.0mm

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,463 miles

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)

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 TYZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

SC03 TYZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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