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VU03 ZLV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,761 mi
Last recorded114,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp corroded but still secure holding together

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 109,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 109,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,796 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 100,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,118 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 78,780 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 78,780 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,641 miles

Slight ozone cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,641 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Slight ozone cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,478 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)

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 May 2008 32,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,045 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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VU03 ZLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 VU03 ZLV, 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 VU03 ZLV registered?

VU03 ZLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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