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ST03 HBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,383 mi
Last recorded125,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 125,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 111,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,646 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,013 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,905 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,686 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 88,486 miles

Nearside rear light lenes damaged

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)

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

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes fitted to suspension arm starting to show signs of deterioration and have slight movement

Offside front tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 25 May 2012 88,486 miles

Nearside rear light lenes damaged

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes fitted to suspension arm starting to show signs of deterioration and have slight movement

Offside front tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,292 miles

Alternator belt slightly deteriorated

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Exhaust heat sheilds slightly loose

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nail in passenger side front tyre (inflated for MOT)

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

Suspect power steering oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 84,292 miles

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

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

Alternator belt slightly deteriorated

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L illuminated on dash

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nail in passenger side front tyre (inflated for MOT)

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

Suspect power steering oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2010 77,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED EM.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 67,414 miles

N/S/R Lense cracked , no white light showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Window washer has 1 jet blocked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 67,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Lense cracked , no white light showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Window washer has 1 jet blocked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 56,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,658 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2006 48,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,676 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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ST03 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ST03 HBZ, 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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ST03 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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