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MM03 VDA

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,232 mi
Last recorded126,232 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 VDA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

large imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,330 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 121,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking going to the hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2016 116,089 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,170 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,170 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,354 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2014 92,354 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,308 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,306 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,264 miles

both front brake discs and back discssigns of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,264 miles

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

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

both front brake discs and back discssigns of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,387 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs some wear and slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,387 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs some wear and slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,975 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,916 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,954 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,938 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 20,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight surface corrosion of all brake discs.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,773 miles

slight surface corrosion of all brake discs.

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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MM03 VDA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MM03 VDA, 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 MM03 VDA registered?

MM03 VDA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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