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MW52 VAY

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,330 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm hanging down

alternator belt frayed

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended black buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm hanging down

alternator belt frayed

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,288 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,562 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,914 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,088 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,020 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,909 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,907 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,243 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,305 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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MW52 VAY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW52 VAY, 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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MW52 VAY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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