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SJ03 VXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 VXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, NSR Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, NSR Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,569 miles

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

engine cover fitted

high level brake light inop

nsf tyre wearing on inner outer treads

nsr tyre wearing on outer tread

osf tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front fog light is inop

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Rear cross body bar is corroded

air intake pipe is taped together

Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front fog light is inop

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Rear cross body bar is corroded

air intake pipe is taped together

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,021 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air intake hose split

nearside front wiperblade split

osr abs relucter ring corroded

osr tyre perished

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,390 miles

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

rear anti vibration cross beam is rusted and holed

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

offside front foglight is inop

offside front tyre is wearing on edges and is perished in tread

offside wiper is split

rear anti vibration cross beam is rusted and holed

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,015 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,013 miles

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

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

front fog lamps inop

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,445 miles

n/s/r tyre gettimg low

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,445 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre gettimg low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,536 miles

Front and rear discs would seem to be worn and in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,443 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,320 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,091 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 VXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

SJ03 VXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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