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HT03 VAU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower anti-roll bar bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 80,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket to lower arm missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and wear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,700 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flex to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,833 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,737 miles

Offside Front o/s/f seat belt has small cuts

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake discs very corroded on inside

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,590 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,444 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,629 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,342 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,128 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 32,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,335 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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HT03 VAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT03 VAU, 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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HT03 VAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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