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SH03 ZST

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,654 mi
Last recorded100,654 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,654 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Reaching end stop (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged At front along floor pan (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake arm on caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front fog lights in-operative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper spring cup/top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear reverse light in-op

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,505 miles

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow retraction

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow retraction

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,289 miles

Front fog lights in-op

Reverse lights in-op

Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights in-op

Reverse lights in-op

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,277 miles

Front fog lights in-op

Fuel pipe along underside of vehicle where jointed pipe perishing

Nearside rear reversing light in-op

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,257 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights in-op

Fuel pipe along underside of vehicle where jointed pipe perishing

Nearside rear reversing light in-op

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,501 miles

slight brake bind n\s\f

Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s & n\s front front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight brake bind n\s\f

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 96,647 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,287 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,610 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,610 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,671 miles

front and rear discs very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,964 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2010

Nearside Front 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 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 28 Sep 2009 51,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,390 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 May 2006 26,451 miles

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

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 ZST is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZST, 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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SH03 ZST is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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