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SC03 VNU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,888 mi
Last recorded132,888 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 132,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Folded down. Unable to check seat belts.

Fail 2 May 2019 132,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 May 2018 123,868 miles

Offside wiper wrong size

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

eml on

Fail 16 May 2018 123,868 miles

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

Offside wiper wrong size

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

eml on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant low

eml light on

Fail 25 May 2017 112,469 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant low

eml light on

Pass 10 May 2016 104,819 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Steering pipe damp but not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 May 2016 104,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 22 May 2015 98,569 miles

Inner pad offside front looks low

Fail 14 May 2015 98,567 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Inner pad offside front looks low

Pass 19 May 2014 94,793 miles

Corroded ex clamp

Pas pipe at front damp.

Pass 9 May 2013 89,755 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 7 May 2013 89,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 May 2012 84,190 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 84,190 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 23 May 2011 76,620 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,417 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 6 May 2010 66,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 26 May 2009 57,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres splitting at edges of tread

Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,358 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,358 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,851 miles

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,231 miles

20% brake imbalance at front when service brake applied

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,231 miles

20% brake imbalance at front when service brake applied

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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