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RL03 BYB

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 BYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 50,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 46,333 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,196 miles

MIL illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,196 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MIL illuminated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,863 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,711 miles

Lateral crossbar under the floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,759 miles

Lateral crossbar under the floor pan corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Lateral crossbar under the floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 27,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,469 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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RL03 BYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RL03 BYB, 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 RL03 BYB registered?

RL03 BYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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