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RF03 HRU

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 HRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,442 miles

Clutch pedal grip worn

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,560 miles

Clutch pedal grip worn

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,754 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,639 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil filler cap damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil filler cap damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,670 miles

rear axel bushes perished

rear support brase rorroded

screw in nsr tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,670 miles

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

rear axel bushes perished

rear support brase rorroded

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,493 miles

a cream residue on off side front inner drive shaft area

near side front indicator slight white light

off side cv boot greasey residue no visable split or hole

off side front drive shaft appears to be weilded strongly recommend replacement

Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,651 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,508 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,872 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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RF03 HRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF03 HRU, 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 RF03 HRU registered?

RF03 HRU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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