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SM03 TFA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,761 mi
Last recorded139,761 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,761 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,413 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN AND CORRODED

MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES NEAR FUEL TANK SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEAR BOX

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN AND CORRODED

MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES NEAR FUEL TANK SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEAR BOX

Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,095 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 114,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear cross member corrodied

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,006 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear cross member corrodied

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,920 miles

Lateral bar for anti noise and vibration on rear suaspension is corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,922 miles

Bolt-on transverse rear body stiffener is corroding.

Scuffing on outer walls of both rear tyres.

Some insecurity at outer clip of offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter, which is weeping grease.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,618 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 TFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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