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HD03 RXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 RXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 45,177 miles

Windscreen washer not working Pipe split under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 39,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and glass cracked

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,306 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 38,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,754 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 23,754 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,262 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 23,262 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,493 miles

Offside Front wheel damage

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp osr/nsr (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,639 miles

Nearside Rear sidelight slight interaction

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,646 miles

Nearside Front abs ring slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damage nsf abs ring

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 18,353 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,813 miles

front wipers worn/split

lower engine mount split

Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,813 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wipers worn/split

lower engine mount split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,704 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 12,704 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,897 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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HD03 RXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD03 RXU, 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 HD03 RXU registered?

HD03 RXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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