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YF03 DBV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DBV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,980 miles

rear discs corroding

rear floor pan bar corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,864 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake discs corroded

low oil presure

o/s/f seat belt catch deteriorated but still working

o/s/r tyre perished

odd wheels fitted on rear

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on, emitions slow to come down

Pass 4 May 2011 53,745 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

O/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,778 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 20,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,723 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 18,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF03 DBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF03 DBV, 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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YF03 DBV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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