CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT03 YCS

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YCS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 132,963 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 132,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,488 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,224 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,745 miles

rear prop shaft missing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 113,518 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear prop shaft missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,919 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 93,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge just legal

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,426 miles

front discs

rear discs

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,916 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,649 miles

engine top cover rattling & fouling fuel pipe

horn quiet , outer fuel flap missing , n/s/r outer door trim insecure , aux ribbed belt perrished/cracking , exhaust catalyst in poor condition leaking gas slightly , n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2008 71,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

engine top cover rattling & fouling fuel pipe

horn quiet , outer fuel flap missing , n/s/r outer door trim insecure , aux ribbed belt perrished/cracking , exhaust catalyst in poor condition leaking gas slightly , n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,416 miles

engine under tray fitted †engine/gear box oil leaks †** 215/60/16v **

rear brake discs heavily corroded/worn †front brake discs corroded/worn †front brake pads worn low †rear brake pads worn †both front tyres worn low ( tread wear bars) †slight smear from wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 49,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT03 YCS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT03 YCS?

You can check the full history of BT03 YCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT03 YCS registered?

BT03 YCS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BT03 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 YCS shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT03 YCS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT03 YCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.