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HJ03 OCN

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

154,110 mi
Last recorded154,110 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 OCN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 154,110 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 147,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 141,633 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil on bottom of engine but unable to locate source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber cv boot split on end & slightly losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber cv boot split on end & slightly losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,800 miles

Central stop light does not illuminate.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 134,694 miles

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

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

Central stop light does not illuminate.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 128,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,473 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OS ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 114,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,013 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 105,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 97,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,675 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,793 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,491 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,953 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 33,953 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,023 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,897 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 24,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,624 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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HJ03 OCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HJ03 OCN, 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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HJ03 OCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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