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LX03 VVR

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,125 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,285 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Pump union (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 107,285 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Pump union (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 104,030 miles

air intake pipe damaged

coolant level low

washers frozen at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,030 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint attached to the pump (2.3.3b)

air intake pipe damaged

coolant level low

washers frozen at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 100,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,546 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,007 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,089 miles

front tyres low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,087 miles

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

front tyres low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,489 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,704 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,303 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,303 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,463 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,938 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,477 miles

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

o/s/ front tyre inside edge worn

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 VVR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

LX03 VVR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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