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MF03 JVP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 JVP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,478 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,429 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,570 miles

Offside front outer cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside front outer cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hi level stop inop

Fail 20 Feb 2020 82,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hi level stop inop

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 78,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted incorrect caliper fitted /flexi touching bottom suspension arm on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

steel box section between offside nearside rear suspension corroded, this boxsection carries ABS wiring, bu tthis is still adequatelty suported.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

steel box section between offside nearside rear suspension corroded, this boxsection carries ABS wiring, bu tthis is still adequatelty suported.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,965 miles

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

em light on

spare tyre worn exsposing cords

Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

em light on

spare tyre worn exsposing cords

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,842 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 53,882 miles

rear wiper rubber split.

slight cracking of rear tyre rubber.

Fail 9 May 2011 53,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper rubber split.

slight cracking of rear tyre rubber.

Pass 5 May 2010 48,380 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

high level brake light inop.

slight surface corrosion of front and rear brake discs.

steel box section between offside and nearside rear suspension mounts poor.(corroded.)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

slight cracking of nearside rear tyre rubber.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,986 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

slight cracking of nearside rear tyre rubber.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,693 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,524 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MF03 JVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MF03 JVP, 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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MF03 JVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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