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VO53 VAE

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,089 mi
Last recorded50,089 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 50,089 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

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

clutch worn

Fail 7 May 2016 50,084 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 9 May 2015 46,287 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,580 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,227 miles

Both rear indicatoes, getting pale.

Noise when on shaker plates, sounds like from steering rack. Requires futher investigation.

Parking brake fault warn lamp, "ON".

Slight play in steering rack (drum sticks ?)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear indicatoes, getting pale.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise when on shaker plates, sounds like from steering rack. Requires futher investigation.

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

Parking brake fault warn lamp, "ON".

Slight play in steering rack (drum sticks ?)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,307 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 15,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,663 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 73,978 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2008 271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,837 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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VO53 VAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO53 VAE, 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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VO53 VAE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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