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SD03 NFJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,228 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,857 miles

nearside front and rear wiper blades splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,709 miles

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

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

air freshner removed from centre drivers view

nearside front and rear wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wiper blades in poor condition, rear splitting.

child seats fitted at nearside front and offside rear.

tyre pressures low.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,473 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

tread cracking at o/s rear tyre suspect close to cords and general wear @2/2.5mm ( recom replacement )

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,473 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired or not )

n/s wiper blade split

suspect front brake pads wearing

tread cracking at o/s rear tyre suspect close to cords and general wear @2/2.5mm ( recom replacement )

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,808 miles

slight edge wear o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

recom wheel allignment check

slight edge wear at o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,047 miles

sidewall/tread cracking ta both rear tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

sidewall/tread cracking ta both rear tyres

tight n/s rear brake

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight tight action at front and rear brakes

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Jan 2008 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight tight action at front and rear brakes

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,985 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,406 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 20,406 miles

Offside 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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SD03 NFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SD03 NFJ, 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 SD03 NFJ registered?

SD03 NFJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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