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RL03 HSD

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,983 mi
Last recorded130,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 HSD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 130,983 miles

Oil leaks

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Fail 15 Jun 2016 130,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner edge and low/wearing outer edge

Offside Front Strong Advise: Tyre low/wearing outer edge

Oil leaks

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,845 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre cracking to tread

timing belt cover insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2015 125,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre cracking to tread

timing belt cover insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,325 miles

All tyres showing age and perishent

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre tread constructions failing and causing uneven tread

Fail 8 Jul 2014 120,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

All tyres showing age and perishent

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre tread constructions failing and causing uneven tread

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,629 miles

Auxillary belt area noisy

Auxillary belts cracking/perishing

Damage to offside rear bumper

Engine cover insecure

Engine mounts and stabilisers worn

Front discs lipped and corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Auxillary belt tensioner wheel broken and requires attention

Strong Advise:Front brake application just within limits

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Auxillary belt area noisy

Auxillary belts cracking/perishing

Brake fluid level down

Damage to offside rear bumper

Engine cover insecure

Engine mounts and stabilisers worn

Front discs lipped and corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Auxillary belt tensioner wheel broken and requires attention

Strong Advise:Rear brake discs faces heavily corroded

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 16 May 2012 107,918 miles

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

offside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 27 May 2011 100,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,735 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,735 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,429 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,082 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,783 miles

Advise o/s front,n/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing low.

Advise rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,798 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 HSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RL03 HSD, 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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RL03 HSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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