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FA03 EHF

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EHF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 99,418 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 99,417 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 92,075 miles

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

nearside & offside front outer C/V gaitors slight damage & leaking grease.

nearside rear steel rim fitted.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 19 May 2014 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside & offside front outer C/V gaitors slight damage & leaking grease.

nearside rear steel rim fitted.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 22 May 2013 81,622 miles

front lower suspension arm to anti-roll bar bushes are worn.

nearside rear steel wheel fitted (rest alloys).

noise on engine (recommend repair).

offside rear & spare tyres inner tread uneven wear (spare below limit) (recommend replace).

offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

on road test slight bearing noise heard.

Fail 22 May 2013 81,620 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads are wearing/worn (recommend replace).

front brakes slight judder (discs).

front lower suspension arm to anti-roll bar bushes are worn.

noise on engine (recommend repair).

offside rear wheel bearing slight play.

rear inner brake pads uneven wear (recommend replace).

rear tyres inner edge of treads uneven wear (recommend replace).

Pass 17 May 2012 70,006 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 70,006 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 61,025 miles

child seat fitted (unable to check all of adult belt).

Fail 13 May 2011 61,025 miles

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

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

child seat fitted (unable to check all of adult belt).

possible power sterring fluid weep?

Pass 17 May 2010 51,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,600 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,598 miles

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

offside rear tyre is deterioating/splitting!

Pass 20 May 2008 33,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 16,709 miles

catch missing on rear tailgate

offside door mirror slight crack

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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FA03 EHF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA03 EHF, 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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FA03 EHF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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