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AO03 BUW

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BUW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,443 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 86,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Management Light on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,444 miles

EML on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre, also deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,244 miles

Eml on dash

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes, juddering felt during RBT

Fail 21 Feb 2015 73,244 miles

Eml on dash

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes, juddering felt during RBT

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,659 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,637 miles

Offside 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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,507 miles

nsr tyre worn near to min.ns brake cable sticking.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nsr tyre worn near to min.ns brake cable sticking.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,795 miles

advise nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,999 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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AO03 BUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 BUW, 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 AO03 BUW registered?

AO03 BUW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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