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BC03 GYU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,067 mi
Last recorded100,067 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 GYU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,067 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,098 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,088 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,731 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2012 60,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 60,007 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 54,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lateral rear suspension bar badly corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 20 May 2011 54,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lateral rear suspension bar badly corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,733 miles

high level brake light in op

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,764 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 24,752 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 GYU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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