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BG03 RUC

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 RUC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2018 67,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH CENTRE REAR FLEXIS STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,406 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 52,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,789 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,228 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,226 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,862 miles

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

Front and Rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,763 miles

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

o/s front tyre on minimum

rear wiper split

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,763 miles

o/s front tyre on minimum

rear wiper split

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,036 miles

slight bind n/s front and o/s rear wheels

Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind n/s front and o/s rear wheels

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,608 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,629 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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BG03 RUC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG03 RUC, 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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BG03 RUC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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