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NA03 BUV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 BUV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning lights/switch intermitant

Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,516 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning lights/switch intermitant

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,621 miles

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

boot full

fuel gauge empty and fuel warning light on

offside front CV gaitor loose on it's mounting allowing grease to escape.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

boot full

fuel gauge empty and fuel warning light on

offside front CV gaitor loose on it's mounting allowing grease to escape.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,037 miles

N/s Front fog light lense broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 96,037 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s Front fog light lense broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sdlight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,830 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,604 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cam belt was due at 72,000 miles or 5 years

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cam belt was due at 72,000 miles or 5 years

Pass 30 Mar 2008 65,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2008 65,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2007 53,177 miles

Both front and rear discs are rusting and scored,these are ok for test but may require renewal by next service.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NA03 BUV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NA03 BUV, 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 NA03 BUV registered?

NA03 BUV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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