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SC03 XFN

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,542 mi
Last recorded89,542 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XFN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,542 miles

o/s/r disc corroded.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,542 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/r disc corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMU LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 82,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMU LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,976 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 72,954 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,054 miles

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

rear number plate slight deterioration

Fail 19 Dec 2008 67,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,835 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 57,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Sep 2006 41,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,362 miles

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

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

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 XFN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

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

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