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RE03 HFA

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 HFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 114,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both front seat belts are slow at retracting

damage to offside front bumper

nearside front tyre is perishing

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OSF tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage OSF bumper broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,760 miles

OSF tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Spare tyre defective

accident damage OSF bumper broken

Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2009 74,791 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front washer jet partially blocked but stil providing surficient water to clear screen.

Offside front fog light inoprative.

Slight brake bind on both rear wheels with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes at rear around fuel tank.

Fail 16 May 2009 74,429 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 64,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 47,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,568 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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RE03 HFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 RE03 HFA, 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 RE03 HFA registered?

RE03 HFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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