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SW03 OLJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,352 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,352 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 107,774 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 107,727 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,272 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,197 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine warning lightt on

Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine warning lightt on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 81,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,853 miles

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,853 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,665 miles

all tyres perished

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres low tread

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,568 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyre walls

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyre walls

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,253 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 OLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

SW03 OLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SW03 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 OLJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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