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BW03 DHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,832 miles

Front front antiroll bar bushes splitting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear axle bushes splitting

engine management light illuminated

front bumper damaged

front discs corroded

misfire on engine

oil leak

top engine cover insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front antiroll bar bushes splitting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear axle bushes splitting

engine management light illuminated

front bumper damaged

front discs corroded

misfire on engine

o/s front inner cv boot leaking

oil leak

top engine cover insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,936 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,848 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 79,460 miles

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

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

Lateral bar crossing under floor pan corroded Per VSI not considered structural

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,364 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear lateral bar corroded and missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,028 miles

Nearside fron outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Non structural lateral bar under floor pan excessively corroded and incomplete

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,709 miles

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

Non structeral cross bar heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Non structeral cross bar heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,308 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,024 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,024 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,906 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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BW03 DHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BW03 DHU, 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 BW03 DHU registered?

BW03 DHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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