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GN03 BCU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,758 mi
Last recorded176,758 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 176,758 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 176,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 166,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 166,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 149,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,813 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 113,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,687 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,687 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all brake discs showing rust

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 43,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,019 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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GN03 BCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GN03 BCU, 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 GN03 BCU registered?

GN03 BCU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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