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BJ03 ZGU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,881 mi
Last recorded110,881 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 110,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,301 miles

Coolant leak out of expansion bottle.

O/S headlamp has slight movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,300 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak out of expansion bottle.

O/S headlamp has slight movement

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,819 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low.

earth problem n/s/r lights.

front anti-roll bar rusty.

n/s/f fog light broken.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar bush.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 88,279 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low.

earth problem n/s/r lights.

front anti-roll bar rusty.

n/s/f fog light broken.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar bush.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/n/s wiper blades split on ends.

o/s/r wheel binding slightly.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,797 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 67,797 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,019 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,349 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 ZGU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

BJ03 ZGU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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