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VX03 VYB

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 VYB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,464 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 83,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,808 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

exhaust is corroded

wipers slightly smearing the screen.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

exhaust is corroded

wipers slightly smearing the screen.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,756 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on the dash.

off side wiper starting to smear the screen.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has a minor missfire

exhaust has a minor leak of gas and is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has a minor missfire

exhaust has a minor leak of gas and is corroded

front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers slightly smearing the screen

exhaust corroded and has a small leak of gas

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,087 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,739 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 62,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,528 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy.

Long parking brake travel.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Auxiliary belt noisy.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Long parking brake travel.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sligh bind ofside wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,688 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,388 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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VX03 VYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX03 VYB, 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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VX03 VYB is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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