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MF03 VNU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,417 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

upper brake light inop

Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

upper brake light inop

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriating (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

engine missfire

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,879 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all 3 (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriating (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

engine missfire

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,342 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 89,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,261 miles

front brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,261 miles

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

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,452 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,411 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,408 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 56,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,433 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 36,187 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Feb 2006 36,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear wiper blade torn

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 VNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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