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BT03 TXB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 TXB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,964 miles

Emissions were erratic

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre has abnormal wear

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Emissions were erratic

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,107 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,107 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 70,887 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,310 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,310 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,629 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear ,suspect incorrect type of wheel nuts

Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear ,suspect incorrect type of wheel nuts

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,511 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 26,548 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,548 miles

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 TXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT03 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

BT03 TXB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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