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VX03 XXU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 XXU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,937 miles

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

rear lower gearbox/engine mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear lower gearbox/engine mount deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,649 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Apr 2019 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,619 miles

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

Nearside steering rack ball joint has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in very poor condition inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 90,619 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside steering rack ball joint has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in very poor condition inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,080 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front door mirror insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2017 86,080 miles

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

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,112 miles

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,626 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,626 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)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,688 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front outer C/V gaiter slightly insecure and seaping grease

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,248 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,134 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,803 miles

Near side front tyre slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Off side front tyre slightly deteriorated

Off side rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,720 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,680 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 XXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX03 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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