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HS03 AFX

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 AFX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 133,550 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 Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectley (4.1.2 (a))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,190 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various areas of body damage

Various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,763 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 121,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bootlid cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,370 miles

Front number plate damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 115,368 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 94,971 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 94,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,981 miles

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

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

washers require attention

Fail 11 Feb 2010 76,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washers require attention

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,640 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

both rear tyres perished

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,505 miles

both front foglamps damaged

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,453 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,453 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front fog light damaged

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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HS03 AFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HS03 AFX, 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 HS03 AFX registered?

HS03 AFX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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