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SW03 NYC

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NYC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,784 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 72,982 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

FRONT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALLS CRAKING BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,982 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALLS CRAKING BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,499 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,492 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,927 miles

offside headlight just giving beam pattern

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,829 miles

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

damage to front registration plate

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2008 41,926 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINTS WHEN UNDER LOAD

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,926 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINTS WHEN UNDER LOAD

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,244 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 19 Jun 2006 24,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding rear brakes

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 NYC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

SW03 NYC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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