CarVerify

Free Car Check

HW03 JVJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,067 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,441 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,441 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened parts chipped off badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened chipped and badly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,822 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,095 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,309 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,145 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,292 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,017 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
Full Renault Scenic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HW03 JVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW03 JVJ?

You can check the full history of HW03 JVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HW03 JVJ registered?

HW03 JVJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is HW03 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 JVJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW03 JVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HW03 JVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.