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WJ03 DSU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DSU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both steering rack gaiters incorrect,excessively stretched on full lock

n/s cv gaiter leaking slightly

o/s a,r,b link top ball joint boot poor

poor welded repair to n/s/f subframe

rear propshaft coupling in very poor condition(breaking up)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,500 miles

both steering rack gaiters incorrect,excessively stretched on full lock

n/s cv gaiter leaking slightly

o/s a,r,b link top ball joint boot poor

poor welded repair to n/s/f subframe

rear propshaft coupling in very poor condition(breaking up)

Pass 31 May 2013 111,976 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv gaiters perished

incorrect steering rack gaiters fitted(excessively stretched on lock)

o/s/f tyre worn near wear indicators

poorly welded repair to front subframe

rear propshaft coupling breaking up

Fail 29 May 2013 111,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv gaiters perished

front brake discs in very poor condition

front nudge bar insecure

incorrect steering rack gaiters fitted(excessively stretched on lock)

o/s/f tyre worn near wear indicators

poorly welded repair to front subframe

rear propshaft coupling breaking up

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from engine - appears to be from rear of engine block

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,523 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED ON INNER DISCS

FRONT EXHAUST BOX CRACKED AND LEAKING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,403 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre outer cover missing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 89,403 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

spare tyre outer cover missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,663 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both side steering rack arm link joint

Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both side steering rack arm link joint

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,595 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ03 DSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WJ03 DSU, 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 WJ03 DSU registered?

WJ03 DSU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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