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VO53 VBZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,933 mi
Last recorded65,933 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,695 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,750 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,132 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn on edges

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,565 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 19,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in n/s of steering rack

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,337 miles

Both front brake disc's rusty on inner edge's.

Front brake pad's near limit.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 1,346 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit and worn away on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 30,684 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,971 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 15,971 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2006 6,573 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 VBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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