CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP03 MJU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 MJU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 73,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 73,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,382 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 72,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 71,363 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,978 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,871 miles

creaking noise on front suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 68,129 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 66,807 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,056 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,256 miles

eml on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,703 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,170 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,170 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,869 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 34,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,467 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP03 MJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP03 MJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YP03 MJU?

You can check the full history of YP03 MJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP03 MJU registered?

YP03 MJU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is YP03 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 MJU shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP03 MJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP03 MJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.