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SJ03 UNZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

86,781 mi
Last recorded86,781 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,294 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres and offside rear tyre low tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,055 miles

both front tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint broken (3.4.2)

both front tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 18 Aug 2014 71,316 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,314 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 69,709 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 69,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 49,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,479 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 46,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2007 31,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

SJ03 UNZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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