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BN03 YHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,491 mi
Last recorded110,491 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 YHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,491 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 110,491 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 107,584 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,028 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 105,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,567 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,392 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,036 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,139 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,992 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,704 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw and a nail in the tread

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BN03 YHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 BN03 YHU, 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 BN03 YHU registered?

BN03 YHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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