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RK03 HTJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 HTJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,238 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut to the tread

n/s/r cv gaitor is insecure

rear diff axle oil seal has slight leak on the n/s/r

rear propshaft bearing/rubber has slight deterioration

steering rack has some noise whilst in operation

Fail 12 Feb 2011 99,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r cv gaitor is insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut to the tread

rear diff axle oil seal has slight leak on the n/s/r

rear propshaft bearing/rubber has slight deterioration

steering rack has some noise whilst in operation

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,661 miles

Center rear propshaft unit coupling broken and loose

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars

Nearside rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Offside front tyre worn to wear bars 215/60/16

Offside rear tyre has been driven on flat damaged sidewalls

Fail 16 Feb 2010 90,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Center rear propshaft unit coupling broken and loose

Front inner brake pads very low.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to wear bars

Nearside rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn to wear bars 215/60/16

Offside rear tyre has been driven on flat damaged sidewalls

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,394 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,785 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 62,747 miles

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

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

N/S/R brake pipe to caliper bent onto C/V boot †causing damage to boot.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RK03 HTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK03 HTJ, 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 RK03 HTJ registered?

RK03 HTJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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