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YV03 XSW

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XSW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 135,021 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Tail lens damaged, split and semi-insecure and showing White with Red light. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Tail/stop lamp lens broken/split and semi-insecure and showing White light with Red. (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to rear suspension cross brace.

Engine management light illuminated in dash display.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards bottom. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,050 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 115,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 115,608 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 101,135 miles

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

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

O/S/F A.B.S RING DAMAGED

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIE ATTENTION

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BADLY

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,135 miles

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

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

O/S/F A.B.S RING DAMAGED

REAR BRAKES REQUIE ATTENTION

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BADLY

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,077 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (PADS TIGHT IN CALIPER)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 90,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION (PADS TIGHT IN CALIPER)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,530 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,577 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,980 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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YV03 XSW is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YV03 XSW, 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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YV03 XSW is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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