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RJ03 YBF

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 YBF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 82,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear straight bar rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2026 82,495 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear straight bar rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 76,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axel strengthen bar corroded advice to change

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 74,101 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened brace/tank support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,186 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross brace / tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 62,553 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2019 62,543 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2018 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight wear to tyre tread

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,411 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 36,707 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres badly worn on outer edges, advise replace asap

Pass 3 May 2011 32,726 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2010 28,976 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,118 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 22,355 miles

O/S/F tyre tread on limit.

Pass 2 May 2007 18,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,357 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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RJ03 YBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ03 YBF, 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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RJ03 YBF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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