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BD03 EJL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 95,490 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spliting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,429 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Os ns suspension components all corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,243 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OS ns front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both tyres cracked

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,955 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 89,955 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,707 miles

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PIPE NEAR PUMP. (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective PERISHED/CORDS EXPOSED. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,201 miles

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached BROKEN. (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,707 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,605 miles

MAIN, TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,605 miles

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

MAIN, TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,529 miles

MAIN TO REAR, AT REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 63,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

MAIN TO REAR, AT REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,114 miles

N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,142 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,142 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,087 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED SLIGHTLY.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED SLIGHTLY.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MIS-SHAPED.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,161 miles

Front windscreen chipped on edge outside zone 'B'

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,039 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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BD03 EJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD03 EJL, 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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BD03 EJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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