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WG03 XCJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,322 mi
Last recorded166,322 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XCJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 166,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 166,322 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 156,045 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damaged to lamp

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 125,209 miles

offside rear tyre tread perishing****

Fail 13 May 2014 125,209 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

front tyres devoid of tread on inner sections

offside rear tyre tread perishing****

Pass 25 May 2013 116,919 miles

note/horn tone weak

Fail 25 May 2013 116,919 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

note/both rear outer brake discs outer faces heavily corroded**

note/horn tone weak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 105,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,528 miles

slight inbalance to front brakes

slight noise from rear brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2011 93,528 miles

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

slight inbalance to front brakes

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 28 May 2010 81,737 miles

near side front side light lense damaged

near side front tyre worn bold on inside edges

off side rear tyre worn low 2 mil

Fail 28 May 2010 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

near side front side light lense damaged

near side front tyre worn bold on inside edges

off side rear tyre worn low 2 mil

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,824 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

inbalance to front brakes on limit**

offside front brake disc discoulered(inside face)

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,693 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 68,666 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 Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 60,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,642 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm but on 2mm on outer edge

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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WG03 XCJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WG03 XCJ, 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 WG03 XCJ registered?

WG03 XCJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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