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NC03 VLZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,445 mi
Last recorded88,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 VLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,229 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,767 miles

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,824 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 69,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,480 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,055 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,813 miles

Front offside tyre inner wall is perishing.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,807 miles

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

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

Front offside tyre inner wall is perishing.

Rear offside brake is binding.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,897 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit inner edge

front number plate cracked at a fixing

rear pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 34,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded/wearing....inner edge wear on front tyres....n/s/f fog lenz cracked....advise - cambelt change??..

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,680 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,679 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,130 miles

Nearside front fog light is cracked.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,179 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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NC03 VLZ 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 NC03 VLZ, 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 NC03 VLZ registered?

NC03 VLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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