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SJ03 UNY

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UNY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,572 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,531 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 86,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Centre stop lamp inoperative

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,036 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre (flat)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,197 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,171 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,050 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,428 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,755 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside front window inoperative

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,525 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside front window inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front window inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front window inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,266 miles

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

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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SJ03 UNY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ03 UNY, 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 SJ03 UNY registered?

SJ03 UNY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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