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FR03 BXD

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,002 mi
Last recorded133,002 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BXD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 133,002 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 132,993 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 122,119 miles

n/s front & o/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 15 May 2015 122,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front & o/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 May 2014 108,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 108,428 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 97,698 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 97,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 May 2012 87,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 87,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,766 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 77,653 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 69,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 62,491 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 62,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,140 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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FR03 BXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FR03 BXD, 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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FR03 BXD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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