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BL03 YHX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YHX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 70,102 miles

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

Offside Front washer just meets the screen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear strengthening bar holed corroded and weak

boot lock defective

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,876 miles

Hazard switch faulty

Fail 30 Dec 2020 69,857 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side advise offside low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear of shock absorber, rear of cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative on caliper (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated long travel hand brake (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bar across rear heavily corroded, front of axle

front fog lights not working/damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,638 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs are slightly corroded from standing

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,638 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs are slightly corroded from standing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,142 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Timing belt over due for replacement

Pass 9 May 2016 63,585 miles

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

Rear Lower stabilizer bar bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2016 63,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower stabilizer bar bushes worn

Pass 27 May 2015 62,882 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 62,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge and perished/cracked in the tread

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under body brace bar corroded and holed

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,248 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lateral bar corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lateral bar corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,683 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 53,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,643 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on edges

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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BL03 YHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 BL03 YHX, 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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BL03 YHX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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