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YY03 SOJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SOJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 125,846 miles

TAILGATE OPENING BUTTON MISSING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 125,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

CENTRE/HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

TAILGATE OPENING BUTTON MISSING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,614 miles

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TAILGATE OPENING BUTTON MISSING.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,614 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE MIS-SHAPED.

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

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TAILGATE OPENING BUTTON MISSING.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,036 miles

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

TAILGATE BUTTON MISSING.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 89,036 miles

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

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

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

TAILGATE BUTTON MISSING.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,667 miles

Bootlock button missing

Travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,667 miles

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

Bootlock button missing

Travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,304 miles

Front tyres low on inside edges

Rear number plate seperating

Rear suspension torsion bar mounting bushes perrished

Travel on handbrake

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,287 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,287 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,381 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
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YY03 SOJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY03 SOJ, 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 YY03 SOJ registered?

YY03 SOJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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