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AJ03 VPL

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VPL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,461 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 116,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner and outer edges cracked reaching cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,035 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 105,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,510 miles

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,510 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,042 miles

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

FRont discs and pads have wear

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,042 miles

FRont discs and pads have wear

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,338 miles

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

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

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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AJ03 VPL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ03 VPL, 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 AJ03 VPL registered?

AJ03 VPL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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