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BJ03 YCL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,975 mi
Last recorded22,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YCL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,975 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 22,975 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 22,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 22,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,381 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 22,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Rear support bar corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 21,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

Rear support bar corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,170 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 21,170 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,172 miles

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Rear both inner sides brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,304 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,304 miles

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

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/sf sill damaged.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 17,970 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/sf sill damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,239 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 14,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,970 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,343 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 6,042 miles

near side rear seat belt not working

slight dent in outer rim nearside rear wheel

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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BJ03 YCL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ03 YCL, 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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What year was BJ03 YCL registered?

BJ03 YCL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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