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RK03 HVD

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 88,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,718 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,718 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,358 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 83,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box further attention advised (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline in front of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

screen wash fluid leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,840 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,344 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,180 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-60-16-95H / 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 73,093 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-60-16-95H / 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f cv boot gaiter insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both centre and rear seats been removed unable to check

Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both centre and rear seats been removed unable to check

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 38,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,875 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,439 miles

N/S outter cv boot clip loose.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HVD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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