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FC02 FGZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

104,142 mi
Last recorded104,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FGZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out underside of car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,980 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp weak from cat to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,123 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dogbone mount worn ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,123 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective dogbone mount worn ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level below min

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 1 of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

childs seat fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,561 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 1 of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

childs seat fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,333 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,057 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv joint has an old boot clip rattling around on joint area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front outer cv joint has an old boot clip rattling around on joint area

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. b/pipes corroded o/s/f cv boot damp.

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,966 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,251 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 40,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,482 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 209,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FC02 FGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 FC02 FGZ, 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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FC02 FGZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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