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SC03 VPD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 VPD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,962 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,540 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2017 77,540 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" wiper fitted (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,298 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel strap corroded however tank is still secure

n/s/f wiper slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,298 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel strap corroded however tank is still secure

n/s/f wiper slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,035 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,035 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,176 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 60,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,237 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front w/blades

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,227 miles

advise both front w/blades

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 28,100 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Jul 2006 16,060 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2006 16,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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 VPD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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