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SH03 ESF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ESF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,218 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 101,579 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,361 miles

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,355 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,696 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,474 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,474 miles

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

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

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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SH03 ESF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH03 ESF, 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 SH03 ESF registered?

SH03 ESF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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