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SW03 GJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 GJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear wishbone pin/nush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 130,533 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear wishbone pin/nush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 126,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 121,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,944 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f floor damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2011 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f door mirror cracked

o/s/f floor damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 102,919 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,911 miles

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

travel on brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,406 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,380 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,380 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,568 miles

Offside 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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SW03 GJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW03 GJV, 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 SW03 GJV registered?

SW03 GJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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