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VE03 YLA

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YLA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 136,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,628 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 130,628 miles

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

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,359 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven inside edge

Fail 31 May 2016 124,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn uneven inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 118,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,562 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged

rear no. plate poor

Fail 20 Jun 2014 112,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged

rear no. plate poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,470 miles

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

rear no. plate poor

Fail 21 Jun 2013 108,470 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r wheel slight bind

rear no. plate poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front numberplate broken

rear numberplate is poor

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml is on

front numberplate broken

rear numberplate is poor

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,521 miles

EML light on

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

both no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,771 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 66,289 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,289 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,501 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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VE03 YLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE03 YLA, 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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VE03 YLA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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