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RA03 VWJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,977 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage starting to loose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 127,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow in application (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage starting to loose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,451 miles

Gearbox mounting defective centre rear lower ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2019 121,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective centre rear lower ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,368 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,460 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,665 miles

Centre Rear Lower light corrosion on rear under body brace bar advise none structural item

Nearside Front fog light n/s/f not working advise

Offside Front fog light broken advise

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,271 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,271 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,647 miles

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

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

wear in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,311 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,158 miles

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

near side front tyre cut on inner wall please see 4.1 1a

off side front fog light broken

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,158 miles

near side front tyre cut on inner wall please see 4.1 1a

off side front fog light broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,946 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,187 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,507 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 41,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,581 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 32,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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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RA03 VWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA03 VWJ, 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 RA03 VWJ registered?

RA03 VWJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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