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BC03 BUU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BUU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,546 miles

underside corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2017 87,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 77,143 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,672 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,131 miles

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

vibration bar corroded badly

Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear lateral cross bar corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,907 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 49,907 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

flat spot on off side rear inner wheel

support bar corroded under fuel tank

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are cracking all over

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,597 miles

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Front tyres, 3mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on wear.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre, slight low inflation, recommend attention.

Rear tyres, 3-4mm, limit 1.6mm, signs of cracking, keep check on.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 40,597 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Front tyres, 3mm, limit 1.6m, keep check on wear.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre, slight low inflation, recommend attention.

Rear tyres, 3-4mm, limit 1.6mm, signs of cracking, keep check on.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,760 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 32,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BC03 BUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BC03 BUU, 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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BC03 BUU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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