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MF03 VJE

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VJE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,110 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brace bar corroded

rear torsion bar bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear brace bar corroded

rear torsion bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,951 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,278 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrals

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,296 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,760 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play felt in steering at OSF wheel.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,760 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play felt in steering at OSF wheel.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,821 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2009 55,694 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres six years old and perished on sidewall

Pass 27 May 2008 47,092 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,271 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 35,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,170 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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MF03 VJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF03 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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