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FA03 EHJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,862 mi
Last recorded107,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EHJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 107,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,782 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,782 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear chassis brace corroded and broken

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,806 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear chassis brace corroded and broken

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,171 miles

centre exhaust bolt corroded.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge/has a cut in the outer side wall area not showing the ply/cords.

rear discs worn.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust bolt corroded.

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge/has a cut in the outer side wall area not showing the ply/cords.

rear discs worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,666 miles

Slight play in os rack

osr tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,666 miles

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

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

Slight play in os rack

osr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,562 miles

Both front tyres innear edges worn

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

Nearside fornt door mirror craked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres innear edges worn

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

Nearside fornt door mirror craked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2009 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 56,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,426 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,611 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,106 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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FA03 EHJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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