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SC03 YJG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YJG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,817 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,140 miles

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,140 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished/ cracked round tread

rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished/ cracked round tread

rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,371 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush worn

n/s/r inner brake pad low

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r axle bushes worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,362 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f anti roll bar outer bush worn

n/s/r inner brake pad low

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r axle bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine lamp on

Fail 17 Jan 2011 64,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,860 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YJG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

SC03 YJG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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