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LX03 VVL

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VVL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,436 miles

Oil leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre outter surface damage

Fail 12 Jul 2013 123,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear axle bar corroded and cracked infront of axle from ns to os

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear axle bar corroded and cracked infront of axle from ns to os

Pass 25 Jul 2012 116,250 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 116,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 105,316 miles

front reg plate cracked

lower engine stabiliser weak

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

offside front brake disc slight warp

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front reg plate cracked

lower engine stabiliser weak

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

offside front brake disc slight warp

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,407 miles

*** strong advise *** main crankshaft pulley wobling must be renewed ASAP

front reg plate crack

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

*** strong advise *** main crankshaft pulley wobling must be renewed ASAP

front reg plate crack

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,566 miles

Intermittent fault with rear lamp clusters - bad earth

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Intermittent fault with rear lamp clusters - bad earth

Pass 7 Jun 2008 67,616 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer has developed a blow

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2008 67,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust silencer has developed a blow

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,266 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,977 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 VVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX03 VVL, 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 LX03 VVL registered?

LX03 VVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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