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CA03 VKB

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 143,473 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 141,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,731 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,305 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Fail 6 Aug 2018 131,305 miles

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

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,460 miles

Both front CV boots split

Engine management light on

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside front ball joint boot split

Rear number plate delaminated

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,460 miles

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

Both front CV boots split

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine management light on

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside front ball joint boot split

Rear number plate delaminated

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

eml on

n/s cv gaiter outer deteriated

rear cosmetic cross member support heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

n/s cv gaiter outer deteriated

rear cosmetic cross member support heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,461 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 104,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear panard rod corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml on

front tyres =1856515 rear's =1956515

rear body stabiliser bar corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml on

front tyres =1856515 rear's =1956515

rear body stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lateral crossing bar under rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

lateral crossing bar under rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front lower caliper carrier bolt is not to manufacturer but is secure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front lower caliper carrier bolt is not to manufacturer but is secure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no plate has slight damage

Nearside rear brake pipes are covered by the rear exhaust heat shield

Offside front brake caliper lower bolt, is a dome head

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,901 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no plate has slight damage

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake pipes are covered by the rear exhaust heat shield

Offside front brake caliper lower bolt, is a dome head

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake pipes are covered by the rear exhaust heat shield

Offside front brake caliper carrier lower bolt, is a dome head

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,931 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 48,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,195 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,854 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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CA03 VKB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CA03 VKB, 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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CA03 VKB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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