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SW03 OGT

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 102,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall worn.

Offside Rear parking brake low

Offside Rear tyre cracking

power steering pipes loose in engine bay near to frame.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall worn.

Offside Rear parking brake low

power steering pipes loose in engine bay near to frame.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,471 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,616 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,614 miles

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

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

Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,159 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,151 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,149 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,809 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 61,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,897 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 49,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 39,236 miles

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

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 OGT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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