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BV03 YRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 115,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,113 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 105,065 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,516 miles

front brakes only jusy met the front imbalance requirements. It would apper that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

offside front suspension appears slightly lower than the nearside

Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front suspension appears slightly lower than nearside.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,321 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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BV03 YRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV03 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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