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SG03 URM

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 URM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,270 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 129,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front strut upper mountings are corroded

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats removed.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 113,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front strut upper mountings are corroded

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats removed.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front strut upper mountings are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front strut upper mountings are corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front strut upper mountings are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,936 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension brace bar corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,826 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

rear suspension brace corroded & in very poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,055 miles

rear suspension brace corroded & in very poor condition.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,043 miles

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

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

rear suspension brace corroded & in very poor condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2010 24,134 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 May 2009 21,679 miles

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

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

tailgate handle broken

Pass 26 May 2009 21,679 miles

tailgate handle broken

Pass 23 May 2008 17,865 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2007 13,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,893 miles

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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SG03 URM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG03 URM, 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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SG03 URM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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