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SJ03 USF

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,102 mi
Last recorded63,102 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 USF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 63,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2016 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,984 miles

centre stop light not working

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop light not working

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,315 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle passed emmisions test, can not provide printout due to printer error

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle passed emmisions test, can not provide printout due to printer error

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,137 miles

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)

high level brake light inop

offside rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on innerface

rear brake pads very low

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 33,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 29,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,038 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 25,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,639 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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SJ03 USF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red 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 SJ03 USF, 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 USF registered?

SJ03 USF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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