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HV03 YMJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,933 mi
Last recorded117,933 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YMJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,933 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 112,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,732 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 90,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,261 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,385 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,434 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,114 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,909 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 32,909 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (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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HV03 YMJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

HV03 YMJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HV03 YMJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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