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VX03 YTF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,945 miles

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)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 101,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

condition of front fog lights .

condition of rear shocks ( operation )

Fail 15 Oct 2016 101,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of front fog lights .

condition of rear shocks ( operation )

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing and rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,487 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK ON SEAMS

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 20 Aug 2013 74,487 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)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,556 miles

Brake discs are rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s electric door mirror not working

o/s/r door window switch not working

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,556 miles

Brake discs are rusty

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s electric door mirror not working

o/s/r door window switch not working

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,261 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,084 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer walls

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,571 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 32,571 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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 YTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YTF, 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 VX03 YTF registered?

VX03 YTF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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