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SV03 VAF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 VAF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,374 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 26 Mar 2020 96,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,767 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2019 90,755 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,596 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,526 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,728 miles

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,691 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 63,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 60,303 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s and o/s rear torsion bar/axle beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 18 May 2013 60,283 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s and o/s rear torsion bar/axle beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 59,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,910 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipes corroded slightly 2off

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SV03 VAF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV03 VAF, 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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SV03 VAF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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