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YM03 DWJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 DWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 95,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,912 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 87,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all worn very thin (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,652 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 74,298 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 74,298 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,990 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,990 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 57,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,069 miles

offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,191 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 41,191 miles

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

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

The front and rear brake discs are badley worn

Pass 30 May 2009 37,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 37,141 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 17 May 2008 30,939 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2007 23,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 May 2006 14,823 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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YM03 DWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YM03 DWJ, 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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YM03 DWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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