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SC03 VKE

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 VKE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 85,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp needs replacing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable? (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 79,151 miles

Both front ABS rings on driveshafts broken

Fail 2 May 2017 79,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 73,758 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

passengers seats missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2016 73,758 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light illuminated

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

oil leak

passengers seats missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2015 68,736 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2014 64,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread cracked

Pass 14 May 2013 61,812 miles

Oil leak

handbrake return springs missing on both rear calipers

offside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 14 May 2013 61,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake return springs missing on both rear calipers

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 58,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,327 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 55,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,912 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 43,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,230 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 32,452 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,452 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 26,587 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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SC03 VKE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 SC03 VKE, 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 SC03 VKE registered?

SC03 VKE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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