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YF03 VZX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VZX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,625 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear prop shaft rubber unit worn

Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear prop shaft rubber unit worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear propshaft coupling excessively deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear propshaft coupling excessively deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,177 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 91,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,976 miles

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

very slight play steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,195 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 78,078 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,131 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,729 miles

play in prop shaft rear coupling

Fail 4 May 2007 53,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in propshaft rear coupling

Pass 5 May 2006 45,952 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)

nearside front foglight glass cracked and inoperative

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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YF03 VZX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF03 VZX, 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 YF03 VZX registered?

YF03 VZX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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