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MV03 VLF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,611 mi
Last recorded112,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 111,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 108,905 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 108,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 102,420 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 102,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 95,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 95,251 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 90,329 miles

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

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

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

lower gear box mounting rear bush slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2012 90,329 miles

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

lower gear box mounting rear bush slight play

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,574 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly/may cause road noise

e.m. light lit

rear wiper torn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 74,877 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

centre upper brake light not working

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,877 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

centre upper brake light not working

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,338 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres have worn centre treads due to over inflation.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 13,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,609 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 5,527 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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MV03 VLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV03 VLF, 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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MV03 VLF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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