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VA03 VBX

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both outer mounting points (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged phonic ring heavily contaminated (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front movement in seat back rest

Nearside Front seatbelt receiver damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Front movement in seat backrest

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front fog lamps inop.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 93,574 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted, shrouded by reflector tubes over emitters reducing output. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both outer mounting points (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged phonic ring heavily contaminated (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front movement in seat back rest

Nearside Front seatbelt receiver damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Offside Front movement in seat backrest

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front fog lamps inop.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative with stop and foglamp illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tell tale lamp flashing with indicator

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 72,314 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 69,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger front (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,340 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,320 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,969 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rear...both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,709 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,667 miles

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

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

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

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

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,139 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,492 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,615 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,506 miles

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

f/n/s tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,200 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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VA03 VBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA03 VBX, 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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VA03 VBX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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