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VX03 YLY

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,135 mi
Last recorded159,135 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 159,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 156,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Wiper blade clip broken

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough Both strut bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,050 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 143,046 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,102 miles

Brake discs in worn/poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearings x2 (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake discs in worn/poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearings x2 (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 113,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,842 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,425 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 83,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,388 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 YLY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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