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WJ03 BFA

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 121,862 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 115,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 94,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,937 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,937 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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,580 miles

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 79,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,938 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

tailgate cannot be opened

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,079 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,356 miles

dampness around power steering pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2011 62,488 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

dampness around power steering pipes

rear brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2009 55,912 miles

brake master cylinder level low

front brake pads low

high level stop light not working

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,538 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,443 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,130 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low inside edge/ n/s/r tyre tread cracking on inside where tread joins sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear shock absorber tops corroded

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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WJ03 BFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ03 BFA, 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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WJ03 BFA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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