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HT03 SSV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 SSV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,996 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

l/h and r/h headlamp covers becomeing poor

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flex pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

l/h and r/h headlamp covers becomeing poor

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake squeeky

Rear axle/body braceing bar corroded and part missing

eml light on

Fail 29 Sep 2022 136,397 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake squeeky

Rear axle/body braceing bar corroded and part missing

eml light on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,696 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 122,340 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))

Pass 8 May 2019 108,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 96,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 85,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside adjusted (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both not working.2 new bulbs fitted 2 x 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,549 miles

Rear resonator bar corroded/none testable

Pass 20 May 2015 62,725 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 62,725 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 59,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,919 miles

O/S/F and both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F and both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,799 miles

Offside front brake binding.

Offside rear brake binding.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. No cords visible.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,799 miles

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

offside front brake binding

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.No cords visible

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,922 miles

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

both front tyres were on edges

o/s/r tyre spliting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,054 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished,no cords visable

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,507 miles

offside rear tyre perished,no cords visable

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,870 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 SSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSV, 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 HT03 SSV registered?

HT03 SSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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