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VX03 YAA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 YAA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear support body stabiliser bar badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,002 miles

Lower gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and nearside rear seats folded down and in use not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 13 Mar 2024 127,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around entire inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower gearbox mounting worn

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and nearside rear seats folded down and in use not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,980 miles

Centre & nearside seats folded down & in use - restricting full operation of seatbelts

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Washer jet performance poor - requires early attention

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate light dim in operation

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,233 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside rear & centre rear seats folded out of use - unable to fully inspect seatbelt condition & operation.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate light dim in operation

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,821 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 121,102 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear passenger seat not present at test

Fail 16 Mar 2019 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear passenger seat not present at test

Pass 19 Mar 2018 117,459 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 117,459 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,633 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front offside tyre worn on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 115,632 miles

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Front offside tyre worn on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 113,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,256 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2012 86,040 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 86,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,326 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 32,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,383 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 YAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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