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LX03 RVE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,471 mi
Last recorded152,471 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 RVE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 143,744 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 143,739 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 138,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,045 miles

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

Rear silencer exhaust mounting not fitted into rubber but system still adequately supported.

nail in nsr tyre shoulder.

nsr and osr brake discs pitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,835 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer exhaust mounting not fitted into rubber but system still adequately supported.

nail in nsr tyre shoulder.

nsr and osr brake discs pitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,424 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,367 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,369 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 108,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pin hole in off side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Rear brake pipes corroded near rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pin hole in off side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Rear brake pipes corroded near rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,197 miles

child seat is fitted in offside rear seat incorrectly and is not secure

nearside constant velocity gaitor clip broken but boot still secure

nearside front brake pads wearing unevenly

offside constant velocity gaitor has small hole in it

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,318 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 101,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2010 99,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front fog lights not working

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,204 miles

front fog lights not working

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,474 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 61,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,942 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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LX03 RVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LX03 RVE, 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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LX03 RVE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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