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SM03 CHV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 CHV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,611 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 83,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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 Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,171 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 78,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 71,589 miles

oil leak

play @ inner rack ends

Fail 19 Dec 2017 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

play @ inner rack ends

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,014 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 69,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 62,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 62,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 54,674 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 54,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,608 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges but not as deep as main tread

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,608 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges but not as deep as main tread

Pass 27 May 2009 41,362 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,362 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 36,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,149 miles

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

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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SM03 CHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM03 CHV, 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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SM03 CHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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