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BT03 PTX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PTX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 143,307 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front CV joint knocking on lock

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber slightly detached from bush outer...trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,551 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,517 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT CLUSTER

Fail 13 Jun 2017 126,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

Offside Rear DAMAGE TO LIGHT CLUSTER

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,843 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 100,715 miles

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

rear brake discs wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 66,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,248 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,309 miles

all discs worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,774 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,647 miles

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

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

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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BT03 PTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT03 PTX, 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 BT03 PTX registered?

BT03 PTX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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