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GM03 HZS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HZS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2018 88,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,529 miles

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear axle support bar (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,850 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,709 miles

boot lock faulty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,698 miles

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

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

boot lock faulty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,669 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

high level stop light not working

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

nearside front brake pads starting to become low

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

high level stop light not working

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

nearside front brake pads starting to become low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,419 miles

1/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,416 miles

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

1/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

boot handle opening button missing,had to use a pen to open it

Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

boot handle opening button missing,had to use a pen to open it

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,714 miles

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

front brake disc rusty and pitted on inner surfaces bumper and boot damaged beam deflectors on head lights

Fail 25 Aug 2007 34,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,102 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2006 29,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GM03 HZS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GM03 HZS, 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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GM03 HZS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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