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VA03 VCV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,207 mi
Last recorded120,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VCV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,207 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 104,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,374 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,294 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,520 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,520 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 34,302 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 VCV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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