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HT03 MXX

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MXX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 141,582 miles

EML on.

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 141,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on.

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 141,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp is not working

eml is on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,304 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,304 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2012 123,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on.

coolant was low but topped up

Fail 17 Aug 2012 123,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on.

coolant was low but topped up

Pass 22 Aug 2011 112,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,506 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 103,506 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,438 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 80,708 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,708 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,838 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads very low

Fail 6 Jul 2007 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads very low

Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,511 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 51,480 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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HT03 MXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HT03 MXX, 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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HT03 MXX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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