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YY03 SVA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,165 mi
Last recorded121,165 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SVA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,165 miles

Front both discs corroded inners

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front both discs corroded inners

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,938 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 106,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,335 miles

rear fuel tank cross member corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,335 miles

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

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

rear fuel tank cross member corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,800 miles

cross bar at fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,782 miles

o/s front seat belt slow retracting

rear disc pads low?

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,782 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow retracting

rear disc pads low?

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,310 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 33,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front bottom ball jonit gaiter split.

Offside front bottom ball jonit gaiter split.

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 SVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SVA, 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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YY03 SVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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