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EX03 BHP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,981 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 138,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,234 miles

NSF TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

OSF TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,871 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outside

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inside

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 12 Aug 2015 123,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outside

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inside

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 99,882 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 May 2012 99,843 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 93,491 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,633 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2009 79,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 68,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 60,248 miles

NSF HEADLAMP ON UPPER AIM LIMIT* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* wiper clearance poor* UNABLE TO INSPECT INNER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS*ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY*

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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EX03 BHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX03 BHP, 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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EX03 BHP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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