2003 Renault Scenic · 2,147 MOT tests
2003 Renault Scenic reliability
2003 Renault Scenics fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Scenic years (2,147 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 47.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 90,566
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,147
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 13.1% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Brakes16.6%
- Suspension14.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Tyres8.1%
- Steering6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.87%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.78%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.33%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 3.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (21.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.27%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.04%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.24%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Renault Scenic reliable?
2003 Renault Scenics fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 17 Scenic years (2,147 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.87% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.78% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Renault Scenic shows 90,566 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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