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VA03 VCG

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 105,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/65/15

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 25 May 2017 105,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread 185/65/15

Offside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 25 May 2016 104,425 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc inner surface

Offside front bake disc inner surface

fuel lid missing

Fail 19 May 2016 103,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake disc inner surface

Offside front bake disc inner surface

fuel lid missing

Pass 19 May 2015 102,185 miles

petrol flap missing

Pass 19 May 2014 96,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel flap missing (cap still present)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to cord

Fail 19 May 2014 96,132 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel flap missing (cap still present)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge close to cord

Pass 2 May 2013 88,283 miles

Offside rear tyre side wall has cracking

Oil weap

Rear disc's have heavey corrosion

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2012 82,356 miles

n/s wiper split on end

Fail 14 May 2012 82,355 miles

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

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 6 May 2011 73,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 73,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 66,346 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 May 2010 66,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 May 2009 59,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 59,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 51,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,692 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 VCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA03 VCG, 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 VA03 VCG registered?

VA03 VCG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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