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SH03 VRN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,930 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all fexible brake hose ferrules have corrosion

exhaust centre clamp corroded

front registration plate has tape on it

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front abs toothed ring split (corroded)

power steering pump damp

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all fexible brake hose ferrules have corrosion

exhaust centre clamp corroded

front registration plate has tape on it

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front abs toothed ring split (corroded)

power steering pump damp

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,526 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs have corrosion

front brake pads look to be worn low

nearside front tyre inner edge has wear

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

power steering pump and reservoir are damp

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs are corroded

front brake discs have corrosion

front brake pads look to be worn low

nearside front tyre inner edge has wear

power steering pump and reservoir are damp

rear metal brake pipes are corroded(centre of vehicle)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,088 miles

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

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

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 63,088 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,771 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP FLICKERSD WHEN TAPPED

OUTER WASHER JET TO NEARSIDE IS NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,507 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOPS ARE CORRODED.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,507 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOPS ARE CORRODED.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,204 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

H RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR W RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL IS PERISHED

POWER STEERING PUMP IS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,204 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

H RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR W RATED TYRES FITTED TO REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL IS PERISHED

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

POWER STEERING PUMP IS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,947 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 12,774 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroded and slightly pitted

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 VRN 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 63.2%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

SH03 VRN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is SH03 VRN safe to buy?

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