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SH03 UWS

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,961 mi
Last recorded55,961 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UWS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,961 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,516 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts, seats folded flat. Both front brake flexible hoses loose from mounting on strut,Both front abs sensor wire clips to body loose. Slight play in steering rack (rh rack bush) RHF tyre low in pressure.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,504 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to test rear seat belts, seats folded flat. Both front brake flexible hoses loose from mounting on strut,Both front abs sensor wire clips to body loose. Slight play in steering rack (rh rack bush) RHF tyre low in pressure.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 33,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,359 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,949 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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SH03 UWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

SH03 UWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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