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MV03 VYD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 VYD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 140,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears above axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slight blow front to centre pipe

nearside rear tyre wall perished

oil leak from steering rack

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,293 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 134,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 146,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,230 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2015 134,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil level below minimum

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 112,556 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 112,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,099 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,145 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear discs lipped and in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 40,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 24,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VYD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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