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YJ03 BMG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,670 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear seats have been removed

engine management light on

front tyres on 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge

lower engine stabiliser bar bush torn

rear axle bushes perished and slight bonding failure not resulting in excessive movement

rear discs corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,670 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear seats have been removed

front tyres on 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge

lower engine stabiliser bar bush torn

rear axle bushes perished and slight bonding failure not resulting in excessive movement

rear discs corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,157 miles

offside front abs target cracked

rear axel bushes the rubber is perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,284 miles

engine stabiliser bar bush split

front discs slightly corroded

nearside antiroll bar bush slight play

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 47,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,774 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,171 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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YJ03 BMG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ03 BMG, 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 YJ03 BMG registered?

YJ03 BMG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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