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HV03 BYF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,370 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,861 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,402 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,307 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 55,307 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,100 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,156 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HV03 BYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV03 BYF, 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 HV03 BYF registered?

HV03 BYF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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