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LW03 HSX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HSX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side requires N/S/R brake caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor doesn't stay up (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp bulb replaced

Steel wheel rim near side rear

Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp bulb replaced

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steel wheel rim near side rear

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replace all three front and rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,120 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,830 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,172 miles

Front and Rear brake discs rusty but not causing effect on brake performance

Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,572 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,488 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 80,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 76,330 miles

Advise n/s rear brake disc badly corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise n/s rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,761 miles

Adivse slight bind on o/s rear brake only o/s rear seat belt checked other rear seats not fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,761 miles

Adivse slight bind on o/s rear brake only o/s rear seat belt checked other rear seats not fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 43,252 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 312,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 20,870 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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LW03 HSX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LW03 HSX, 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 LW03 HSX registered?

LW03 HSX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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