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SW03 NWF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NWF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s o/s handbrake cables corroded

boot access

Fail 30 Jul 2021 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s o/s handbrake cables corroded

boot access

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,855 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 98,855 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear n/s o/s brakes slight bind

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear n/s o/s brakes slight bind

boot access

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,350 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,350 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears x2 on floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb is fitted squint (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,610 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,610 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,662 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,432 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,935 miles

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

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

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

rear axle brace corroded advise replacement.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,417 miles

all brake discs are slightly worn and evidence of corrosion

battery appears to be defective

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,353 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs are slightly worn and evidence of corrosion

battery appears to be defective

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 54,321 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,740 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,700 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,604 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,691 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 30,691 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 24%

Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,923 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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SW03 NWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 SW03 NWF, 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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SW03 NWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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