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SK03 VEV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,884 mi
Last recorded81,884 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,174 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,922 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,597 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

Fail 22 Oct 2011 50,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2010 39,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 39,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,300 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,214 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,378 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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SK03 VEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK03 VEV, 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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SK03 VEV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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