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HV03 OTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,976 mi
Last recorded148,976 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 OTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 148,976 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Feb 2014 148,976 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 143,749 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 143,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 136,534 miles

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

slight play offside track rod end and inner rack joint

Fail 11 Apr 2012 136,534 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play offside track rod end and inner rack joint

Pass 14 Apr 2011 128,791 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 128,789 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,110 miles

front discs

rear discs

Fail 7 Apr 2009 111,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs

rear discs

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,279 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 101,277 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,704 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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HV03 OTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTJ, 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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HV03 OTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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