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ML03 VSA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VSA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded both some (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,688 miles

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

slight oil leak

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,730 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,720 miles

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

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,970 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 22,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,531 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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ML03 VSA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML03 VSA, 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 ML03 VSA registered?

ML03 VSA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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