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SP03 VFH

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,201 mi
Last recorded77,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VFH
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,764 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,591 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,141 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,400 miles

ADVISE R/H L/H RFAR TYERS SLIGHTTLEY DETERIOATED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,790 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 25,790 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,920 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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SP03 VFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP03 VFH, 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 SP03 VFH registered?

SP03 VFH is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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