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UCZ 6974

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,205 mi
Last recorded147,205 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 6974
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 147,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 147,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 139,586 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 139,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv boot clip jammed under abs sensor, light going out at time of test (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 137,279 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil Leaking from Engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 133,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil Leaking from Engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 130,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2017 126,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,384 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 113,106 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr brake disc worn and pads getting low

repair os A pillar

Fail 22 Jul 2014 113,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr brake disc worn and pads getting low

repair os A pillar

Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,741 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both wiper blades a bit smeary small split os

damage osf A pillar

osr brake disc glazed and inner pad getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2013 102,741 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both wiper blades a bit smeary small split os

damage osf A pillar

osr brake disc glazed and inner pad getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,634 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,463 miles

front brake discs worn* shields on underbody restrict examination* official sticker on windscreen*

Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn* shields on underbody restrict examination* official sticker on windscreen*

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,501 miles

front tyres well worn, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,991 miles

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,991 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wiper blade split on ends

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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UCZ 6974 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ 6974, 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 UCZ 6974 registered?

UCZ 6974 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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