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SE03 YLC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 YLC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,307 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper worn

drive belt cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,248 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Power steering fluid leak

Rear wiper worn

Drive belt cracked

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

drive belt cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,099 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

drive belt cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drive belt cracked

rear wiper worn

Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,938 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drive belt cracked

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 76,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,873 miles

Central Rear seat belt not stalk faulty

Oil leak ()

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear seat belt not stalk faulty

Oil leak ()

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,489 miles

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

Oil leak ()

mixed size tyres front to rear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,979 miles

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

Oil leak

mixed tyres front to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,114 miles

Oil leak

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,114 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,813 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,918 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,860 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,858 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,196 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 49,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SE03 YLC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SE03 YLC, 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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SE03 YLC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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