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SW03 NXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 138,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxillary drive belt cracking//

central locking noisey//

front wipers noisey in operation//

misting around power steering pump and pipes level ok//

nsf brake binding on recommend check//

nsf tyre worn recommend replacement//

oil leaks underneath//

starter motor noisey in operation//

Fail 23 Apr 2015 124,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

auxillary drive belt cracking//

central locking noisey//

front wipers noisey in operation//

misting around power steering pump and pipes level ok//

nsf brake binding on recommend check//

nsf tyre worn recommend replacement//

oil leaks underneath//

starter motor noisey in operation//

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,066 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on once engine started

high level brake lamp unit not working

nsf fog lamp inop

osf cv joint boot starting to show signs of wear

rear axle cross member corroded and section missing due to corrosion damage.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,144 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on once engine started

high level brake lamp unit not working

nsf fog lamp inop

osf cv joint boot starting to show signs of wear

rear axle cross member corroded and section missing due to corrosion damage.

osr tyre tread bald and has a cut showing chords through the tread face of the tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,169 miles

rear brake discs signs of pitting

Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn & pitting

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge - recommend replacement

rear brake discs signs of pitting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking on edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,807 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,807 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,929 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 27,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

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

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