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RA03 VYS

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VYS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 129,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service rear brakes, corroded components.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,570 miles

Brake fluid dis coloured

Lubricate front suspension, creaking loudly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 114,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,709 miles

rear brake discs corroded and hand brake only just passed performance test.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,187 miles

rear, lower lateral bar corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,974 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,805 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly and front brakes 'squealing'.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,656 miles

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

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 VYS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA03 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

RA03 VYS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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