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SM03 CLV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 CLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 123,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have coating (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 97,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,166 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,804 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 3 May 2013 58,979 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,931 miles

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,550 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,585 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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SM03 CLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SM03 CLV, 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 CLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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