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CA03 VWS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,357 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,690 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,591 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,204 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 43,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,411 miles

rear brake padss getting low .

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 VWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWS, 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 CA03 VWS registered?

CA03 VWS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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