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GF03 JHU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 JHU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,979 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear support bar rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,970 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

rear support bar rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,429 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,429 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear support bar excessively corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 108,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear offside rear damaged

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 108,470 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear offside rear damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear swing arm bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear swing arm bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,237 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,607 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Dec 2011 61,607 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,802 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 59,802 miles

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2009 57,045 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,226 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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GF03 JHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF03 JHU, 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 GF03 JHU registered?

GF03 JHU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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