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RK03 LXV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 87,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,226 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,930 miles

Offside Rear number plate light lense missing

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,939 miles

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corroion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corroion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,555 miles

Eml light on

Oil leak ()

Pas pipe insecure

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Under tray missing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Eml light on

Oil leak ()

Pas pipe insecure

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Under tray missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,835 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

torsion bar bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre flat

torsion bar bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2014 79,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

eml on

rear wiper split

Pass 12 May 2014 79,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml on

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,974 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,952 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,913 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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RK03 LXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RK03 LXV, 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 RK03 LXV registered?

RK03 LXV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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