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HW03 DZJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,513 mi
Last recorded71,513 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 DZJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine manage light on

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine manage light on

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 54,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 50,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,862 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 28,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,607 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,438 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 22,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 21,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 21,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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HW03 DZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW03 DZJ, 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 HW03 DZJ registered?

HW03 DZJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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