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LS03 MXZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 MXZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 147,172 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 147,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.8MM

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear CROSS BEAM RUST HOLES

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Nov 2020 146,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear lateral support bar excessively corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator, position lamp and rear fog interacting, suspected earthing issue (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear lateral support bar excessively corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 129,703 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,438 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,815 miles

osr tyre mishape on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre mishape on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,808 miles

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 205/50R16 87V o/s/r 87W

Fail 14 Nov 2014 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 205/50R16 87V o/s/r 87W

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,785 miles

both front wipers smearing

small cut to n/s/r tyre

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/r 4mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 6mm 205/50R16

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front wipers smearing

small cut to n/s/r tyre

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/r 4mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 6mm 205/50R16

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,686 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,684 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,026 miles

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, spare 7.5mm. 205/50/16 87v

Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,026 miles

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

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, spare 7.5mm. 205/50/16 87v

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,546 miles

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight damage to rear of both outer sill pannels

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths borh front new n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r4mm 205/50r16v

Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,546 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight damage to rear of both outer sill pannels

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths both front 1.6mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 4mm 205/50r16h both rear v rated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,983 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges, rear wipoer badly split and not clearing screen, o/s washer jet partially blocked,

tyre trerad depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 205/50/16h

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,587 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

rear wiper blade split at both ends.

tread depths:n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 1mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size:205/50/16H.

Pass 24 May 2006 21,931 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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LS03 MXZ 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 59.3%.

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 LS03 MXZ, 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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LS03 MXZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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