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BV03 YSB

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 YSB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper - flexi incorporated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

rear axle brace badly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper - flexi incorporated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper - flexi incorporated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

rear axle brace badly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 106,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,078 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,148 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,148 miles

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)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,851 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,122 miles

on inspection evidense of fuel leak/ not leaking on inspection/ fuel tank full????.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,649 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 35,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,273 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 YSB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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