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SW03 OEL

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,028 mi
Last recorded197,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 197,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 186,520 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 177,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 166,607 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 166,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 122,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,451 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,934 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,370 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,941 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,526 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,526 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,385 miles

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

near side front and rear brakes slight binding

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,847 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2006 20,480 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 OEL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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