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SC03 VRF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,364 miles

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

N/s/r brake slightly binding

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 114,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

N/s/r brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,597 miles

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

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

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

OSR tyre cracked treads

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 107,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSR tyre cracked treads

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 99,312 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,056 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,195 miles

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 33,461 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,405 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 VRF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

SC03 VRF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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