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ST03 XVB

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XVB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,672 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,623 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,653 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,907 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 75,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,671 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2006 39,349 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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ST03 XVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST03 XVB, 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 ST03 XVB registered?

ST03 XVB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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