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2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,086 mi
Last recorded85,086 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 VPN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,086 miles

center brake light inop

dents and scratchers on bodywork

n/s/f wheel trim missing

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Sep 2012 85,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center brake light inop

dents and scratchers on bodywork

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs scored

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,273 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components showing slight corrosion

front to rear brake pipes mild corrosion forming

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/f outer washer jet blocked ,o/s/f outer washer jet blocked still provide enough fluid to clean screen

no rear seats fitted in vechicle checked seat belts that are there

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge ,n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheel trims

Fail 3 Sep 2010 60,359 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratch on n/s/f door, dents on n/s/r quater, centre brake lights inop, oil on engine/gearbox, front tyres worn on edges, rear axle bushes splitting, rear brake discs lipped, rear tyres heavily cracking in tread, cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,359 miles

scratch on n/s/f door, dents on n/s/r quater, centre brake lights inop, oil on engine/gearbox, front tyres worn on edges, rear axle bushes splitting, rear brake discs lipped, rear tyres heavily cracking in tread, cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,334 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

corrosion ridge on front brake disc edges

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre walls perished

corrosion ridge on front brake disc edges

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,050 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 45,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,384 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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NX03 VPN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NX03 VPN, 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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NX03 VPN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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