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HV03 VGK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,673 mi
Last recorded142,673 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VGK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 142,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 142,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Started To Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,249 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 138,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 88,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,396 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 82,390 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,035 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,035 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Front tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front fog Lamp Inop

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,832 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,865 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,543 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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HV03 VGK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HV03 VGK, 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 HV03 VGK registered?

HV03 VGK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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