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BF03 SZD

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 SZD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 137,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

SERV light on

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 125,915 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

SERV light on

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,667 miles

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

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 116,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp inoperative

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 103,377 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 103,377 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,639 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

battery insecure

tailgate not opening

Fail 9 Feb 2013 94,429 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

battery insecure

tailgate not opening

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,586 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2010 66,451 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,873 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 35,934 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,169 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 29,169 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 22,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,971 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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BF03 SZD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF03 SZD, 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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BF03 SZD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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