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SD03 OXW

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 OXW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,940 miles

High level centre stop lamp not working.

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

Oil leak

Rear axle stabilizer bar corroded. Not load bearing

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

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 18 Feb 2015 128,933 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

High level centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear axle stabilizer bar corroded. Not load bearing

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

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,920 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,104 miles

rear anti-vibration bar corroded and holed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,100 miles

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

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

rear anti-vibration bar corroded and holed

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,546 miles

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

all four brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre has bad perishing and wear to wall due to been underinflated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre has bad perishing and wear to wall due to been underinflated

Fail 19 Jun 2010 66,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,878 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 26,383 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 OXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 SD03 OXW, 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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SD03 OXW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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