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VO53 VKJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted preventing a full in spection off side rear

plastic covers in engine bay preventing a full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 328,452 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,799 miles

front fog light n/w

front pads appear low remove wheels to confirm condition

n/s/r rear lamp cracked repaired with tape

Fail 30 Nov 2011 113,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

indicators pale

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges

nearside rear lens damage

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

oil low

service indicator on

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2011 101,344 miles

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

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

parking brake fault warning light on.

play in n.s.f and o.s.f inner arms.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,695 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2009 91,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 77,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007
Fail 30 Nov 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Odd wheel fitted to near side front but same size tyre

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 49,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 VKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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