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FB03 EFZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 EFZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,030 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 129,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cat to mid section exhaust clamp deteriorated

engine management light on dash

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

o/s/f wiper slightly split

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in front seats

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,975 miles

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

m.i.l illuminated

n/s/f seat back rest appears to have excessive movement

o/s front to back brake pipe corroded

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads appear low

top engine cover adrift

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

m.i.l illuminated

n/s/f seat back rest appears to have excessive movement

o/s front to back brake pipe corroded

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads appear low

top engine cover adrift

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,873 miles

Battery is insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 99,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery is insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror loose but not insecure

x2 childs seats fitted to rear. seat belts not checked

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,547 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall but no exposed cords

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,555 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,555 miles

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

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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FB03 EFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB03 EFZ, 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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FB03 EFZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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