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EX03 FGA

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FGA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 90,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 90,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,810 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,216 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light displayed

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

inner wheel arch looks like tyre rubbing but couldn't see tyres touching on lock to lock check

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

inner wheel arch looks like tyre rubbing but couldn't see tyres touching on lock to lock check

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,351 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

parking brake lever high

Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,349 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

parking brake lever high

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror has damage but does not affect the drivers rear view.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,710 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,711 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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EX03 FGA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX03 FGA, 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 EX03 FGA registered?

EX03 FGA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is EX03 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 FGA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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