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BV03 FDF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FDF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 124,120 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,577 miles

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded to excess

Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,539 miles

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

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

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

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,950 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

rear anti vibration bar corroded to excess

Fail 20 Jan 2017 110,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inopretive (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

rear anti vibration bar corroded to excess

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,047 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s rear tyre

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 92,225 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,247 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,293 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,410 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 69,313 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe over rear axle.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe over rear axle.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,224 miles

slight weaping from pas pressure switch

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,141 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight wear to n/s/r/ tyre outer wall

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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BV03 FDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BV03 FDF, 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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BV03 FDF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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