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RK03 MBU

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 MBU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,105 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,490 miles

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)

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

n/s/f c.v. gaiter has unneccesary loose clip.

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,465 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,243 miles

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

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

clutch opperation heavy

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,977 miles

O/S/R tyre on minimum thickness (1.6mm)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,991 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise rear pads getting slightly worn

advise slight blow from centre exhaust

strong advise O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,172 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting perished and on 2-3 mm on the outer edge

advise rear silencer corroded

strong advise n/s/f tyre on the limit at time of test

strong advise o/s/f tyre getting close to limit on the outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre getting perished and on 2-3 mm on the outer edge

advise rear silencer corroded

strong advise n/s/f tyre on the limit at time of test

strong advise o/s/f tyre getting close to limit on the outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,669 miles

advise front pads getting worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,669 miles

advise front pads getting worn

Pass 16 May 2006 21,163 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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RK03 MBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

RK03 MBU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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